Editorial CLUBS NEW AND OLD ON THE RISE since 1993. Both of these clubs have had incredibly Last Tuesday, the VAFA announced the inclusion for successful seasons 2010 of the Point Cook Amateur Football Club as the throughout their clubs. Old competition’s seventy – fourth football club. Xaverians has had five teams contesting finals (Senior, Discussions had been in progress for over a year and Reserves, U19s, and Club we are delighted to welcome then into the Amateurs. XVIII 1 & 2) Much has been Michael Sholly Point Cook commenced as a junior club in the spoken about the revival of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Western Region Football League and now boast De La and it deserves much fourteen teams. Next season, it is hopeful of going credit. It has had three teams in finals (Senior, U19s 1 straight into D4, fielding two senior teams. & 2). In the Under 19s last week, these clubs displayed their junior talents with Xavs holding off the Point Cook services an expanding community fast finishing De La by just four points. adjacent to the Sanctuary Lakes Golf Course, with a population of 45,000. It is anticipated that the The U19 competition is providing a genuine pathway community will have to establish another junior for our clubs as they work on development rather than football club as just one struggles to cope with the recruitment to provide success. This is also evident in rapidly expanding demand. B Section with minor premiers Old Melburnians also leading the way in U19 South 1 after winning a Club It is vital that the VAFA continues to expand into new XVIII premiership a fortnight ago. They are certainly in and developing communities as we provide an the hunt for four premierships with the seconds also alternative to the metropolitan leagues. alive and playing in today’s second semi final.

Point Cook, along with Werribee, Old Westbourne, All clubs need to be aligning themselves with a junior and Williamstown CYMS gives us a strong presence football club or institution to provide a pathway for in the West which makes the task of gaining umpires young footballers. that much easier when there are matches played weekly. Congratulations to MHSOB who have gained promotion along with Rupertswood (D1), Peninsula The previous two clubs to join the VAFA, St Francis (D2), Bentleigh (D3), and Latrobe Uni have joined Xavier and South Mornington, have enjoyed early Albert Park in D4. Today more teams will be rewarded success. St Francis Xavier is playing in the D3 with promotion and the opportunity to win a Preliminary Final against St Marys / Salesian while premiership. The clash at Sandringham between South Mornington was defeated in the D4 Elimination Oakleigh and Caulfield Grammarians promises to be a Final against Richmond Centrals. beauty. Whilst the Grammarians have led the competition all year, the loss last week to MHSOB will On behalf of every section of the VAFA, we welcome surely stir them into action and test their mental Point Cook, whose Number #1 Ticket holder is Deputy strength. Prime Minister Julia Gillard. We wish them every success in their journey. Good luck to all clubs. I urge all spectators to adhere to the VAFA rules and respect the players and officials At the other end of the scale we have Old Xaverians who are completing their tasks to the best of their and De La Salle meeting for the first time in a final ability.

TTHEH JOEUR NAL OMF THAE VTICTEORUIANR AM AFTEOURO FOTOTBALAL ALSSLOCEIATR ION September 5th, 2009 Price: $3.00 Vol. 09 No. 20 V THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 1 up and had a sizzling first term, booting three and sending the Tigers into worry mode. De La’s speed LAST ROUND’S RESULTS – A again proved trouble for the reigning premier and by A SECTION half-time, the margin was seven goals. It got worse for COLLEGIANS 4.4 5.12 10.13 11.14 (80) Aby MSicEhaeCl FTitzIgOeraN ld OLD XAVERIANS 1.3 3.3 4.7 9.8 (62) the visitors, as it added just a goal beyond that point, COLLEGIANS: Goals: S. Taft 2, J. Kondarovswkis 2, T. Baxter 2, N. Bobeff, J. while the Dees added eight. Second spot, and the double As this page’s immediate-past-penciller observed last There was no lack of Jorgensen, W. Tardif, H. Croft, N. Ries. Best: N. Stone, S. Inglis, T. Zimbachs, D. chance was not gifted, rather snatched by the Blue and Strachan, T. Baxter, H. Croft OLD XAVS: Goals: D. Lynch 3, C. Smith 2, J. Agius, week, Round 18 never fails to surprise. Certainly, this confidence at Camberwell, Golds who wanted it more. Damien “Damage” Hale was D. Sapuppo, A. Ryan, E. Prowse. Best: C. Purss, A. Ryan, E. Prowse, N. Wynne, year it didn’t. As the curtain fell on another home and with Old Scotch keen to J. Agius, M. Darvell best afield, while Luke Jarvis added another notch to his away season, the top two teams lowered their colours, properly farewell Rob OLD ESSENDON 0.4 2.5 5.9 7.10 (52) belt and Corin and Mike Duggan kicked enough to win MARCELLIN 5.5 8.12 11.16 16.20 (116) while the bottom team gained some last-minute Ashton and Ben Doherty and the game themselves. Hiwad Shakaib, Jack Hellier and OLD ESSENDON: Goals: R. Trajkovski 2, L. Geister 2, D. Flaherty, B. Jones, N. consolation with a big win. the re-signing of Peter Uren. Best: D. Cooper, D. Flaherty, N. Bartram, R. Trajkovski, T. Biggs, C. Taxis Tyquin were best in the sash, who succumbed in Banfield for two years Tsardakis MARCELLIN: Goals: D. Marson 5, G. Romanin 3, D. Cullinan 2, H. Lee the end by a massive 87 points. 2, J. Bortolotto, M. Bortolotto, L. Considine, J. Crapper. Best: D. Marson, J. Suddenly there was sunshine at Chelsworth, ending ushering in a new era of stability. Uni Blues needed to Augustin, W. Jarred, J. Carlson, L. Considine, J. Blanch Old Ivanhoe’s winter of discontent. With just one win win to hold fourth spot, though they might have THIS WEEK DE LA SALLE 5.6 10.9 13.13 18.19 (127) between opening day and closing time, the Browns expected some help from elsewhere. The Cards opened ST BEDES/MENTONE TIGERS 2.1 4.3 4.8 5.10 (40) It is September and now the questions will be answered. have seen better years, but their final act was their best in sensational fashion to lead by four goals at the first DE LA SALLE: Goals: B. Corin 6, M. Duggan 4, S. Nethersole 2, D. Hale 2, W. The carnival moves to the plain at Elsternwick, where Fenton, L. Harrison, N. Roberts, J. Phillips. Best: D. Hale, L. Jarvis, S. for the campaign, touching up a Tonner team that change, which should have served as a wake-up call for reputations are enhanced or damaged and premierships Nethersole, J. Gotch, S. Williams, B. Corin SBMT: Goals: L. Terrell 2, L. Wintle couldn’t wait for all to be over. Coach pro-tem Brad the Varsity. Half-way through the second, however, 2, M. Wintle. Best: H. Shakaib, J. Hellier, J. Tyquin, L. Wintle, J. Kane, S. Anstey won or lost. Thompson inspired a team effort that yielded twenty- Blues trailed by fifty four points and their season was in OLD SCOTCH 5.4 10.6 11.9 12.12 (84) one goals shared among twelve marksmen, with the dumpster. Well, temporarily. The wily Mark UNIVERSITY BLUES 1.4 5.7 13.10 19.14 (128) Sunday’s First Semi-Final between St Bede’s Mentone OLD SCOTCH: Goals: A. Pike 2, B. Doherty 2, W. Strange 2, A. Quail, C. Tallent, Adrian Delmonte striking four. Nick Marston, the dour Paterson took over and with some inspirational work Tigers and University Blues sees the reigning premier a L. Thompson, T. Widmer, M. Tyler, B. Clarke. Best: A. Pike, T. Widmer, C. Tallent, and reliable defender was best for Brighton and had from Andrew Lowcock and some strong efforts from M. Tyler, R. Ashton, G. Dick UNI BLUES: Goals: G. Decrespigny 4, C. Shaw 4, D. strong favourite. An eighty-seven point thrashing is not assistance from the sparky David Spriggs and the Jack Watts and Matt Torney, Blues added eighteen of Heinz 2, A. Lowcock 2, I. Orr 2, Q. Gleeson, J. Watts, B. McConnell, J. Mugavin, the best preparation for a knockout final, but it’s not the M. Lewis. Best: M. Paterson, M. Lewis, M. Torney, C. Shaw, J. Watts, D. consistent Matt Gadsden, but Old Ivanhoe had winners the next twenty goals to roar home. An Elsternwick date end of the world either. Bede’s handled Blues with some Nicholson all over the field: Stuey Low, Ricky Jessop, Sam beckons for the Uni team, while the Scotch brainstrust OLD IVANHOE 6.6 10.9 15.13 21.14 (140) ease at a Sportscover clash early in the year, and Geilings, Hayden Heta as well as the redoubtable is already focused on next season. OLD BRIGHTON 3.0 5.5 8.9 10.16 (76) managed to crush them with one quarter of devastation OLD IVANHOE: Goals: A. Delmonte 4, R. Jessop 3, S. Low 2, B. Harrison 2, C. gambolling gaffer himself. Despite the win, Old under the spires. On paper, the Tigers are a more talented Nichol 2, T. Cotsworth 2, L. Bolzan, S. Geilings, E. Spargo, H. Heta, C. Gianfagna, Ivanhoe have been relegated, while Old Brighton are A listless Old Xaverians were shown the door by outfit, but the Varsity’s strength is its dogged S. Ward. Best: S. Low, S. Geilings, C. Gianfagna, H. Heta, B. Thompson, R. searching for a new coach and undoubtedly a formula Collegians in a lacklustre affair at the Trott. Their seven Jessop OLD BRIGHTON: Goals: B. Sinclair 3, L. Mann 2, D. Anthony 2, J. Perrett, determination and belief that it can beat the best of them. that brings back the joy to Beach Road. goal lead at the end of three might have multiplied with L. Nash, D. Spriggs. Best: N. Marston, D. Spriggs, M. Gadsden, L. Nash, J. The biggest queries are how Blues will kick enough goals Cannon, L. Mann more purple rain in the last had not the news filtered to win and how they can stop an avalanche. A SECTION RESERVE Old Essendon entertained an A Section opponent for through via the radio that Scotch had faltered badly. The OLD SCOTCH 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.7 (55) Barometers: SBMT: Anstey, Collins, Hellier, Phibbs and the final time this visit, but immediately fell behind Red and Blacks, missing some stars and running down UNIVERSITY BLUES 0.0 0.0 0.0 15.8 (98) anyone named Wintle. BLUES: Paton, Lowcock, Watts, OLD SCOTCH: Goals: N. Allen 3, B. Dean 2, N. Lawrence 2, S. Connell. Best: J. Marcellin. Needing to kick a record VAFA score to hold the clock on the minor round from the very first bounce, McConnell and Chadwick. Kitchen, N. Lawrence, N. Allen, B. Dean, T. Keck, S. Angus UNI BLUES: Goals: T. its rung in the top tier, the Bombers went to the long finally restored some balance with a good final stanza, Skinny: Expect a fiery contest, but expect a handy win to Stainforth 3, J. Vickers Willis 3, T. Pryde 3, L. Quin 2, B. Millard, T. Muhlebach, break seven goals in arrears. Their second half yielded though the Colls’ hunger for the kill had understandably M. Maltmann, B. Mugavin. Best: A. Lyon, T. Muhlebach, J. Vickers Willis, M. the men of Mentone. little joy for the home team either, despite strong disappeared. Nick Stone, Trent Zimbachs and Stuart Maltmann, T. Fitzgerald, S. Gilbertson DE LA SALLE 3.2 5.2 5.4 7.7 (49) efforts from Dans Cooper and Flaherty. In his last Inglis were in fine form for the Lions, who left their run Saturday’s main event is a marquee match-up that ST BEDES/MENTONE TIGERS 3.2 4.3 5.6 6.7 (43) gunfight, the retiring (but not shy) Daryl Marson for the four just a little late. Cameron Purss rucked well DE LA SALLE: Goals: A. Gileno 4, C. Brodie 2, L. Walker. Best: M. Nankervis, P. undoubtedly will attract a fair throng through the gates. brought back memories of salad days, slotting home for Xavs and Josh Agius, Andy Ryan and Mick Darvell Harrison, R. Buckley, S. Dillon, J. Hansen, L. Semmel SBMT: Goals: M. Old Xaverians dropped two of their last three after Barnhoorn 3, C. Lee 2, M. Rowse. Best: C. Neville, D. Waters, J. Terrell, L. Porter, five on the trusty left, while the estimable Gianluca showed a bit around the packs. clinching the double chance, while De La, perhaps M. Barnhoorn, C. Lee Romanin also slotted three from boots he’ll be COLLEGIANS stuttering and puttering since their R10 clash with these 1.1 1.3 1.5 2.6 (18) hanging up, bronzing, or simply throwing away. The game of the day was to be the skirmish for second OLD XAVERIANS 4.2 8.3 11.3 11.6 (72) Xavs, ignited all burners in destroying the Tigers for the Marcellin survive in a Section, while Old Essendon at Waverley Park. The visiting St Bede’s Mentone Tigers COLLEGIANS: Goals: N. Lockett 2. Best: O. Howard, F. Boland, S. Cutts, M. second time this year. The Blue and Golds won at Toorak Williams, J. Curtis, A. Stone OLD XAVS: Goals: D. Higgins 4, D. Rush 3, J. must again navigate those shoals of B Section that had been in good form, while De La had appeared Park in R1, while the Red and Blacks triumphed in a Pasceri 2, N. Corcoran, T. Woodruff. Best: D. Higgins, L. Ginnivan, N. Bye, T. they thought they’d left behind. sluggish in recent weeks. Ben Corin returned to the line- Agius, H. Murphy, T. O'Meara classic at Waverley Park. On the Elsternwick track this OLD IVANHOE 2.3 4.3 7.5 12.6 (78) season, both teams are two wins from two starts, though OLD BRIGHTON 1.3 6.7 11.7 13.7 (85) only errant kicking from Collegians saw De La stay that OLD IVANHOE: Goals: D. Hawkes 7, J. Binney 3, N. Clarke, S. Pearce. Best: S. Cetin, J. Binney, D. Hawkes, A. Steer, S. Smith, A. Bolzan OLD BRIGHTON: way. TODAY’S A SECTION MATCHES TODAY’S A RESERVE MATCHES Goals: T. Zantuck 5, J. Gerstman 3, J. Heath 2, P. Phelan, A. Sinclair, C. Dowling. First Semi Final First Semi Final Barometers: OX: Handley, Fleming, Darvell, Agius and Best: J. Heath, R. Stewart, T. Zantuck, J. Priestley, A. Vandendungen, D. Sargent St Bedes / Mentone Tigers v Uni Blues Old Brighton v Old Scotch Clarke DLS: Harrison, Hale, Fieldsend, Jarvis and OLD ESSENDON 1.1 2.2 5.4 5.7 (37) Sunday at 2.00pm Sportscover Arena Sunday at 11.30am Sportscover Arena Duggan. MARCELLIN 2.2 5.4 5.5 7.7 (49) OLD ESSENDON: Goals: A. Fewster, B. Glassford, K. Lucacevich, C. Ridley, M. Second Semi Final Second Semi Final Skinny: Xavs, hitherto masters of the Wick, but De La’s Jinks. Best: D. Podger, A. Bell, A. Fewster, L. Kavanagh, J. Dazkiw, M. Old Xaverians v De La Salle Uni Blues v Old Xaverians fast midfield and fast start will threaten. Extra time Schappacher MARCELLIN: Goals: M. Turner 2, J. Winstanley 2, A. McGlin, T. Saturday at 2.00pm Sportscover Arena Saturday at 11.30am Sportscover Arena thriller. Toss a coin. Money, D. Redmond. Best: N. Birrell, D. Considine, A. McGlin, S. Crapper, A. Montalto, M. Solomon.

V V 2 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 3 A SECTION A SECTION RESERVE A SECTION A SECTION RESERVE SECOND SEMI FINAL SECOND SEMI FINAL FIRST SEMI FINAL FIRST SEMI FINAL OLD XAVERIANS V UNI BLUES V ST BEDES / MENTONE TIGERS OLD BRIGHTON V DE LA SALLE OLD XAVERIANS V UNI BLUES OLD SCOTCH

Coach: Simon Lethlean Coach: David Madigan Coach: Dave Landrigan Coach: Owen Lalor Coach: Simon Williams. Assistants: Andrew Brushfield, Asst: Mark Parker, Tony Morwood, Coach: Damien Guengerich Assistant: David Walsh Asst Coach: Adrian Connolly, Coach: John Kanis Assistants: Daniel Mann. Coach: Chris Cogan Andrew Gowers, Lex Vasdekis Rob Bonnici Sam Anstey Chris McNicol.

G B G B G B G B G B G B G B G B 1 N Bye 1 Ni Roberts 1 M Maltman 2 C Santalucia 1 P Wintle 1 M Maltman 6. R. Stewart 1 A Tummel 2 C Santalucia 2 J Oakley 4 S Gilbertson 3 J Pasceri 2 L Wintle 2 M McLoed 8. A. Bristow 5 S Dick 3 C Shaw 4 J A McDonnell 3 B Corin 5 Q Gleeson 4 J A McDonnell 3 S Anstey 9. P. Phelan 9 B Dean 5 Q Gleeson 6 A Oswald 4 Na Roberts 13 T Girdwood 5 D Rush 4 B Phibbs 10. J. Edge (C) 10 N Lawrence 16 A Austin 6 A Oswald 6 D Nicholson 7 N Serafini 5 M Duggan 5 B Collins 7 J Mugavin 12. L. Nash 11 N Allen 18 B Mugavin 20 D Higgins 8 T Fleming (C) 8 M Davidson 6 J Kane 9 S Chadwick 17. A. Vandendungen (VC) 17 T Leeds 22 B Millard 22 D Ryan 9 D Lynch 9 J Moloney 7 A Scafidi 11 A Neville 20. J. Priestley 27 J Kitchen 24 T Muhlebach 25 R Carey 10 A (James) Ryan 10 D Lowe (C) 8 A Scafidi 12 A Lowcock (C) 22. J. Gerstman 29 S Angus 25 A Solly 27 L Ginnivan 13 T Girdwood 11 L Howard 11 W Fenton 10 M Wintle 23. T. Zantuck 30 S Bradley 26 S Gove 28 J P McDonnell 15 B McConnell 12 A Bowen 12 M Fieldsend 29 J Vickers-Willis 33 A (John) Ryan 11 J Tyquin 16 A Austin 26. J. Geddes 37 S Leith 13 T Ruyg 13 J Gotch 30 D Brady 35 D Noonan 15 D Poynton 17 G DeCrespigny 27. B. Crilly (VCR) 43 S Craig 14 J Agius 14 J Phillips 35 A Lyon 38 P Ryan 17 N Corda 18 B Mugavin 30. M. Pennycuick 44 T Keck 15 C Smith 15 D Hale 36 I Orr 39 J Douglas 22 J Maddocks 19 M Torney 31. S. Jackson 47 S Connell 16 B Rogerson 16 S Pickett 38 D Carmody 42 N Corcoran 24 J Hellier 20 J Watts 32. D. Jennings 55 C Swan 21 M Lewis 17 C Larkins 17 S Williams 40 P Smith 43 T Woodruff 33 H Shakaib 34. A. Sinclair 60 N Thompson 41 T Stainforth 44 H Murphy 22 B Millard 18 M Darvell 20 A Shields (VC) 34 K Bliesner 23 J Meagher 35. R. Joseph 62 T Gaunt 42 A Suvoltos (C) 45 J Glen 19 T Dynon 21 D Close 39 P Kean 24 T Muhlebach 36. L. Buntz 64 T Harkness 23 S Johnston 22 J Vickers 44 J Wood 46 S Skidmore (C) 41 M Geschke 25 A Solly 38. J. Heath 66 D Jennings 46 H Rankin 47 T Agius 24 C Purss 24 J Morel 50 T Mavric 28 H Weddell 39. D. Anthony 71 T Cornish 47 C Pyke 48 H Davies 26 N Wynne 26 S Nethersole 53 M Curcio 29 J Vickers-Willis 43. L. Warren (VC) 72 H Perry 48 T Pryde 49 P Armstrong 30 D Brady 29 M Handley 27 J Crowe 64 P Mcgettigan 50. A. Ogilvie 78 A Mccarthy 49 S Balodis 50 F Paterson 32 M Paterson 30 T Clarke 29 L Harrison 51 C Tate 54 J Morton 70 L Terrell 33 S Roche 52. C.Williams 78 R Mccann 31 M Ball (VC) 30 B Mannix 55 T Fitzgerald 56 Z Haupt 35 A Lyon 53. A. Clark *Club failed to provide a finals listing, 32 O Gidley 34 L Semmel 57 J Heinz 57 M Skidmore 36 I Orr 55. T. Window 34 R Colbert 39 B Oakley *Club failed to provide a finals listing, 38 D Carmody 56. M. L. Smith list provided is last weekʼs team list. 58 J Kiteley 60 L Knight list provided is last weekʼs team list. 36 D Sapuppo 41 A Gileno 60 M Steinbach 61 R Lynch 39 D Heinz 58. C. Betts 40 P Smith 37 N Dimattina 46 L Jarvis 61 H Spring 62 M Romanin 60. J. Davis 41 T Stainforth 63 B Laidlaw 63 T O'Meara 39 J Douglas 52 T Moloney 42 A Suvoltos 61. M. Browning 41 E Prowse 54 M Nankervis 67 N Hardie-Grant 48 T Pryde 63. C. Dowling 43 T Woodruff 61 C Kelliher 70 L Quin 49 S Balodis 66. T. Cooney 46 S Skidmore 74 J Bailey 51 C Tate 71. M. Dewar 77 O Lade 53 J Mercuri 59 D Paton 73. T. Skewes 78 T Calvert 60 M Steinbach 99. M. Bartlett 88 P Pavli 63 B Laidlaw 98 M Young 67 N Hardie-Grant 75 D Wood MAJOR SPONSORS MAJOR SPONSORS MAJOR SPONSORS Mortgage Results SPONSOR Batman Couriers Buxton Real Estate Mt Erica Bendigo Bank Doyles Bridge Hotel K2 ASSET MANAGEMENT Hotel Sciclunas Mentone Saturday at 2.00pm Sportscover Arena Saturday at 11.30am Sportscover Arena Sunday at 2.00pm Sportscover Arena Sunday at 11.30am Sportscover Arena 83 P Hayes 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FINAL 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FINAL 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FINAL 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FINAL

V V 4 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 5 Player Club Last Round Total RESULTS OF TRIBUNAL U19 PREMIER September 1, 2009 S. Muller DLS 0 68 James Murphy, Eltham. Elbowing, 2 matches. SHARP SHOOTERS 2009 N. Dickinson BEAU 0 37 Ben Hynes, Williamstown CYMS. Striking, 2 matches. C. Mason OS 1 36 Bobby Bennett, Bentleigh (Under-19). Striking, 2 Player Club Last Round Total Player Club Last Round Total J. Towley UBLU 0 36 matches. U19 SOUTH 1 Luke Ingram, Old Mentonians (Under-19). Striking, 2 A SECTION D1 SECTION L. Bennett OM 6 68 matches. M. Handley OX 0 54 L. Brennan RUP 4 72 C. Kennett OB 2 51 Jack Richter, Beaumaris (Reserve). Striking, 3 B. Sinclair OB 3 50 K. Adams NOBSP 0 53 S. Clements ORM 0 44 matches. *Stuart Dale, (Reserve) M. Duggan DLS 4 48 R. Borland FITZ 8 52 U19 SOUTH 2 Old Essendon . Striking, 2 matches. D. Lynch OX 3 45 D1 RESERVE B. Morrison BENT 3 79 *Accepted Prescribed Penalty A RESERVE T. Mccutcheon WER 0 41 M. Innes HR 1 52 D. Rush OX 3 54 N. Crowe WHI 2 38 A. Bouten PEN 0 49 T. Zantuck OB 5 42 T.Bournon OMEN 4 37 U19 NORTH 1 RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION HEARINGS J. Mcdonnell OX 0 32 S. Killworth OCAM 5 79 September 1, 2009 S. Dick OS 0 29 D2 SECTION W. Pickering FITZ 1 46 C. Bannister TP 3 100 St. Johns OC charged with conduct unbecoming in L. Genovesi OE 0 38 that at the conclusion of their senior match against B SECTION J. Coghlan PEN 3 75 U19 NORTH 2 A. Ramsden OT 5 66 R. Iaconis BAN 0 45 Monash Gryphons on Sunday August 22 St. Johns P. Jones ESL 0 51 player (No. 24) Liam Mara abused both umpires. M. Giansiracusa StK 5 57 P. Brabender OP 0 45 R. Officer OG/UB 1 51 Charge proven, player suspended for 4 matches. A. Cultrera OT 2 52 D2 RESERVE A. Price OG/UB 2 42 J. Vanderloo UBLU 6 45 G. Burgess WCYMS 1 58 K. Kingsley OCAM 2 41 K. Dowsey WCYMS 0 57 UNDER 18 B RESERVE T. Goodwin TP 2 48 R. Jetta OAK 2 55 D. Beckett ORM 0 54 Z. Wenke BAN 0 44 P. Tsoucalas OAK 5 50 P. Harris St BER 2 45 T. Costigan OAK 3 47 J. O'Keefe StKOB 4 39 D3 SECTION B. Spencer SFX 3 64 C SECTION D. Smith ELST 5 59 A. Slevison CG 0 91 C. Sharp BENT 0 53 T. Bromley OAK 2 67 R. Kirk UHS 0 52 S. Gower BEA 1 67 D3 RESERVE M. Boland PV 0 59 B. Hunt BENT 2 77 C RESERVE M. Sweeney UHS-VU 0 66 C. Raine MAZ 0 85 T. Fairbairn STM 1 45 J. Aitken MH 0 41 M. Leslie OG 0 38 D4 SECTION C. Barr PV 0 37 A. Yaman SU 0 90 N. Nuske RC 3 73 S.Patten LTU 7 67 D4 RESERVE FOR J. Matheson RC 0 74 A. Rodwell MTL 1 68 VAFA S. Venables AP 5 64 ACTION REMEMBER PHOTOS go to REMEMBER cyansportingimages.com.au PATRONS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BRING ALCOHOL INTO ELSTERNWICK PARK OR INTO ANY VAFA VENUE

V V 6 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 7 younger Snowdogs plenty to think contemplate in the post game. LAST ROUND’S RESULTS – B Another one to please would have been Matt Murphy, B SECTION given the Luke Ball treatment in the middle of the year ST KEVINS 4.1 11.5 15.7 20.9 (129) Bby WSiElliaCmT MIcCOanN n this last quarter specialist has bounced back; his ST BERNARDS 5.4 8.7 11.11 14.15 (99) ST KEVINS: Goals: M. Giansiracusa 5, L. McDonald 4, P. Edgar 3, M. Murphy Well what a final round of footy. It had a little of the last 4 matches would be hardness and strength have proved crucial to SKOB 2, S. Bishop 2, N. Tsindos, M. Shannon, L. Williams, T. Trewin. Best: M. everything including a thriller to decide relegation, 3 encourages for season holding the best second half of the year record (equal Giansiracusa, D. Sullivan, D. Sheehy, B. Dowd, T. Simpson, L. McDonald with OMs & the Bloods) ST BERNARDS: Goals: N. Cook 12, J. Creasey, S. Mitchell. Best: A. Singleton, clubs reaching for the calculators and a second spot 2010. S. Cave, M. Church, B. Jordan, A. Van Meel, T. Overman finally sorted. For the Ts bigger battles UNIVERSITY BLACKS 4.1 12.2 18.6 21.10 (136) Ill start out my report at Boss James were the match of await after holding on by the The West Essendon boys were bested served by Dutchy OLD MELBURNIANS 6.1 12.3 15.7 20.8 (128) Holland who played a lone hand down back. While UNI BLACKS: Goals: J. Vanderloo 6, H. Lacey 4, M. O'HARA 3, P. Kempton 2, the day lived up to its billing with Hampton Rovers skin on their teeth. The M. Bolton 2, A. Rau 2, M. Savige, J. Kosch. Best: M. O'HARA, A. Rau, M. facing formless Ormond. To state it mildly, the final Bulleen boys must quickly Current St Kevin’s student and Snowdog Cook got Bolton, A. Cadd, A. Else, J. Vanderloo OLD MELB: Goals: S. Beaumont 5, M. round encounter had big repercussions with the loser a regroup and learn from out lapse of Saturday if they are plenty of the ball and was only a couple of finishes away Davis 4, N. Morrison 3, M. Kennon 2, J. Miller, E. Wilson, T. Seccull, T. from a stunning debut. Beaumont, A. Lapin, T. Paule. Best: E. Wilson, C. Gardiner, M. Davis, N. cert to be relegated to C Section. to go deep into September. Morrison, A. Lapin, S. Beaumont Despite the wet weather, the expected big crowd The Bloods fantastic second half of the season OLD CAREY 4.5 9.7 12.9 16.12 (108) descended on Boss James Reserve for the next continued at the Badlands via smashing the hapless Previews OLD TRINITY 4.2 7.7 9.7 12.7 (79) SKOB vs. OM OLD CAREY: Goals: J. Reid 5, T. Evans 4, S. Arthur 2, C. Laidlaw, A. installment of this great rivalry. Wellers. With Team of the Century assistant coach O- Willingham, D. Hyne, N. Colbert, C. Howat. Best: J. Murrie, A. Stewart The pre match favourites Rovers had several big Shaughnessy looking on Camberwell never really put up To borrow Mike Atherton's line as he pondered the Holmes, J. Reid, G. Baldwin, C. Howat, T. Evans OLD TRINITY: Goals: A. inclusions and when they kicked the opener on the way a fight and the Bloods went away to an easy if fruitless lessons of Australia's defeat in the Oval Test, there is no Ramsden 5, J. Healy 3, A. Cultrera 2, J. Osborn, T. Walsh. Best: L. Pacconi, truism in sport as dumb as the claim a winning side M. Jessop, J. Osborn, A. Bourke, A. Ramsden, T. Walsh to a 22 points 1st quarter lead it looked how far win. HAMPTON ROVERS 4.6 8.9 11.11 12.15 (87) Hampton. The Bloods would be ultra disappointed to have missed should never be changed. ORMOND 1.2 4.5 10.8 12.11 (83) It continued with HRAFC adding another eight goals in out given their record over the finalist; the lack of depth I expect this lesson will have taken out at Righetti and if HAMPTON ROVERS: Goals: G. Martyn 3, R. Semmel 3, L. Dallas 2, J. Verlin the rumour file rings true SKOB will welcome back 2, N. Lyall, R. Alexander. Best: C. Gleeson, J. Ting, G. Carr, J. Zampaglione, A. the second term capped to hold a very handy 28 points and poor middle of the year proved fatal. Duddy, T. McCarthy ORMOND: Goals: R. Cameron 3, R. Chisholm 2, J. advantage at the half. They would need every bit of that Another great if useless win was had by Blacks. With a plenty to the only finals side that actually won on the Hoggan 2, D. Haysom, M. Martinov, M. Miller, L. Russell, T. Allan. Best: M. lead as the tables turned in the second half. vague hint of finals the Student completed an weekend. Hine, R. Cameron, W. Cove, J. Hoggan, D. Brosnan, D. Haysom Having said all that, OMs will go in massive favourites, OLD HAILEYBURY 7.5 14.8 19.12 24.14 (158) Following an almighty bake Ormond came out a different impressive double over the Premiership favourites who OLD CAMBERWELL 3.3 4.6 5.10 9.14 (68) side in the third quarter and started making an impact perhaps had an eye to next week. For the Blackers Matty from the time they humiliated the Wellers in Round 1 the OLD HAILEYBURY: Goals: B. Voss 6, H. McLauchlan 3, L. Siapantas 3, L. on the scoreboard. At the final change, the margin was O'Hara would have done his B&F chances no harm while Redlegs have barely put a foot wrong. Donnelly 3, K. Ford 2, S. Roberts 2, C. Morrison 2, F. Mohammad, J. Muir, A. If they allow Range Rovers into the Coburg City Oval, Brown. Best: C. Morrison, L. Donnelly, F. Mohammad, T. Chisholm, S. reduced to just nine points and the stage was set. the big beef VanderLoo clearly got the better of his battle Erikson, B. Voss The final quarter was a tense one with the big crowd with Horne with 6 of the best. the top of Collins St may well be toasting A Section OLD CAMBERWELL: Goals: K. Kingsley 2, T. Hazell 2, D. Desanctis, A. Durling, getting involved in the game. The Rovers kicked a major Like the Bloods, Blackers would be bitterly disappointed football in 2010. W. Carlyle, L. Oswald, J. Dorazio. Best: S. Bonyhady, A. Clarke, J. Goldblatt, D. McGuigan, A. Durling, D. Morley with Ormond responding almost immediately and a about missing this final series losing twice to Carey B SECTION RESERVE further goal to the visitors reduced the margin to a kick would be particularly galling for the faithful. The Redlegs Snowdogs vs. Ts HAMPTON ROVERS 2.1 2.4 4.7 6.8 (44) very late on. This remained for the last few minutes with on the other hand would not be losing too much sleep When Napoleon rode into the battle of waterloo he ORMOND 1.0 1.2 4.2 7.2 (44) remarked to his offsider “une perte ici pourrait être HAMPTON ROVERS: Not provided some desperate footy being played. In the end, the after finishing top and having it all to play for this week. ORMOND: Not provided Rovers held on to win by four points and the crowd The other feature of Round 18 was the battle for second désastreuse” (“a loss here could be disastrous”). I OLD HAILEYBURY 3.3 5.3 7.5 9.8 (62) erupted as the final siren sounded. spot out at the Rat Cage. After the customary slow start assume similar comments are made before all OLD CAMBERWELL 1.0 2.1 3.5 5.9 (39) elimination finals but B section it is particularly so given OLD HAILEYBURY: Goals: J. Bell, B. Langford Jones, D. Mason, J. I was not privy to the after post match revelry but after SKOB got on top of and then put a very young McLauchlan, M. Seccull, A. Brown, P. Benton, J. Bayard, T. Tyrell. Best: S. losing the C section GF last year the taste of victory Snowdogs to the sword. the A section, the Holy Grail is so close. Mayes, M. Douglas, R. McMurray, P. Benton, J. McLauchlan, J. Steen would be sweet indeed. When prompted for information The game swung in a second quarter when SKOB To the game: Snowdogs are in wretched form (losing OLD CAMBERWELL: Goals: D. Schmidt, D. Walpole, B. Hillier, D. La Fontaine, record in the 2nd half of the season) and there are C. Wilson. Best: C. Wilson, J. Edwards, B. Dean, B. Atkinson, D. Schmidt, A. my spies out at Rovers told me “If you remember the slammed on 7 goals to three and despite a gallant run at MacKenzie party you weren’t there. the start of the 3rd term Bernards were never able to Bolivian soccer teams with more height while the Ts OLD CAREY 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.1 (13) Out at the Complex Carey led at every change to secure regain the lead. SKOB grabbed a comfortable 5 goal win come off a lost to the relegation battled OC. OLD TRINITY 2.6 6.9 12.12 14.12 (96) All things considered I fancy BI to feed Rambo who will OLD CAREY: Goals: A. Pattison, R. Oppy. Best: K. Fitzpatrick, C. Barton, B. their B grade status for another year. It has been an with the pocket rocket Mick G kicking 5 sausage rolls. Laing, S. Hassett, A. Pattison, R. Oppy OLD TRINITY: Goals: J. Arrowsmith 5, injury hit year for the young Carey side, and injuries are For SKOB Shutdown Dave Sheehy with offspring be simply too big & too good for the quick and skilful A. Hore Lacy 2, T. Chivers 2, C. Beaton, J. Best, T. Howell, F. Stewart, M. Hale. what you can not afford with your 2nds get belted by looking on showed the way down back. The veteran’s but P plated Bernards. Best: F. Stewart, J. Arrowsmith, B. Chan, J. Kenna, J. Aitken, C. Pawsey ST KEVINS 2.3 5.7 9.11 12.13 (85) 100 points on opening day. Nevertheless 3 wins from attack on the ball and superior rig would have given his ST BERNARDS 0.2 2.3 3.4 3.6 (24) Team of the Year ST KEVINS: Goals: J. O'Keefe 4, J. Liston 3, H. McPherson, D. Makohon, N. B Van Kempon Freezer Bishop McArdle, J. McConville, H. Townsend. Best: H. Townsend, J. HB Baldwin Voss Gardiner McConville, L. Dunne, P. McLennan, E. Waldron, J. Koutoumas TODAY’S B SECTION MATCHES TODAY’S B RESERVE MATCHES ST BERNARDS: Goals: P. Harris 2, D. Igoe. Best: S. Forcone, D. Igoe, D. First Semi Final First Semi Final C Jolley Greene Semmell Evans, K. Dalmau, L. Cookson, S. Chatfield St Bernards v Old Trinity Uni Blacks v St Bernards HF Healy Martinov Dowd UNIVERSITY BLACKS 0.4 1.5 5.8 7.11 (53) Sunday at 2.00pm Box Hill City Oval Sunday at 11.30am Box Hill City Oval F Cultrera Ramsden Giansiracusa OLD MELBURNIANS 4.2 8.5 12.8 15.12 (102) UNI BLACKS: Goals: A. Jesse 2, T. Legoe 2, M. Battista, T. Napier, T. Second Semi Final Second Semi Final O'Halloran. Best: M. Battista, N. O'Brien, J. Fuller, E. Scantleton, E. Hardy, A. Old Melburnians v St Kevins Old Melburnians v St Kevins Foll Drysdale OLD MELB: Goals: E. Mitchell 3, T. Cudlipp 2, T. Oman 2, A. Sunday at 2.00pm Coburg City Oval Sunday at 11.30am Coburg City Oval Lynch, Simpson, Iezzi. Littlechild 2, W. Panton, A. Ray, P. Kennon, C. Righetti, P. Kruger, T. McLardy. Best: T. Oman, P. Kennon, C. Jenkins, J. Mitchell, B. McKie, E. Mitchell.

V V 8 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 9 B SECTION B SECTION RESERVE B SECTION B SECTION RESERVE SECOND SEMI FINAL SECOND SEMI FINAL FIRST SEMI FINAL FIRST SEMI FINAL OLD MELBURNIANS V OLD MELBURNIANS V ST BERNARDS V UNI BLACKS V ST KEVINS ST KEVINS OLD TRINITY ST BERNARDS

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G B G B G B G B G B G B G B G B 1 T Horne 1 M.Murphy 1 T Cudlipp 5 P. Dowd 2 R. Schroder 1 M Cole 1 D. Fitzpatrick 1 D. Janides 2 T Davis 2 L. Williams 2 P Kruger 6 D. Mahoney 3 S. Scott 2 K Buttler 4 N. O'Brien 3 S. Scott 3 T Paule 3 B.Dowd (C) 3 A Ray 8 B. Hughes 4 S. Mitchell 3 A Bourke 5 E. Hardy 6 M. Salvadori 4 N Morrison 4 L.Mahoney 5 S Kennon 10 J. Morrison 5 A. Jolley 4 B Walsh (C) 6 E. Scantleton 8 J. Evans 5 S Greene 5 P.Dowd 6 C Righetti 12 N. Mcardle 6 M. Church 5 J Wise 12 A. Torney 10 J. Foulds 6 W Harvey 7 J Charles 7 T Oman 13 E. Waldron 7 C. Liberatore 6 H Banfield 13 A. Drysdale 11 C. Davis 7 J Beaumont 9 N Perrett 8 P K e n n o n 14 B. Fields 8 J. Evans 7 B Iezzi (VC) 15 T. Schaefer 12 B. Hogan 8 M Kennon 11 T Duggan 9 E Mitchell 18 J. Liston 9 B. Jordan 8 T Walsh 16 J. McVilly 15 J. Indomenico 9 J Freezer 13 E. Waldron 10 B Mckie 21 R. Maguire 10 J. Foulds 9 A Hore-Lacy 18 D. Thwaites 16 K. Dalmau 10 A Prowse 15 M.Sullivan 11 T Mclardy 22 J. Okeefe 12 M. Moloney 10 J Osborn 19 M. Dornauf 20 D. Igoe 11 Mi Davis 16 B. Garvey 12 S Galbraith 27 S.X. Oʼconnor 14 L. McLeod 12 A Cultrera 20 J. Forte 22 S. Forcone 12 C Wilmoth 17 P. Aughton 13 W Panton 29 D. Gibbs 15 M. Church 13 T Eckersley 21 C. Watts 23 T. Godsell 13 C Gardiner 19 D. Sheehy 14 D Osmond 30 S. Y.Oʼconnor 15 J. Indomenico 14 R Troon 23 D. Costello 24 B. Jones 14 E Wilson 20 K. Wissell 16 A Ferguson 32 J. Oʼrourke 16 K. Dalmau 16 J Walsh 26 N. Dubois 26 A. Smith 15 J Miller 21 R.Maguire 17 D O'Loughlin 33 J. Mc Conville 17 L. O'Sullivan 17 L Clarke 28 D. Johns 29 J. Ryan 16 J Beaumont 23 T.Simpson 18 B Dixon 34 A. White 18 A. Singleton 18 J Healy (VC) 29 K. Prestidge 30 A. Matthews 17 S Beaumont 24 D.Sullivan 19 A Littlechild 38 M. Mazarella 19 A. Stapleton 19 N Howell 30 A. Jesse 34 L. Sweeney 18 J Ray 25 J. Kennedy 20 H O'Brian 39 L. Dunne 20 D. Igoe 20 L Pacconi 33 J. Fuller 36 M. OʼDea 19 T Beaumont 26 S.Bishop 21 J Mitchell 40 S. Ryan 21 T. Overman 21 T Howell 36 M. Hall 37 P. Harris 20 M Hawkins 28 M. Giansiracusa 22 A Waddell 41 T. Trewin 22 A. van Meel 22 T Chivers 37 T. O'Halloran 38 S. Iannazzo 21 A Lapin 31 A.P. Lynch (VC) 25 C Jenkins 42 P. Murray (C) 22 S. Forcone 23 A Ramsden 38 T. Napier 39 D. Evans 22 T Seccull 33 J. Mc Conville 43 R. Caldow 25 D. McLaughlin 24 N Hunt 40 N. Martin 41 S. Matthews 35 H.Townsend *Club failed to provide a finals listing, 44 S. Sexton 27 M. Sullivan 25 M Jessop 41 L. Vallance 42 S. Bergin *Club failed to provide a finals listing, 36 P.Edgar list provided is last weekʼs team list. 46 P. Mclennan 28 P. Holland 28 J Gillies 42 T. Legoe 44 N. Weir list provided is last weekʼs team list. 37 M.Shannon 47 T. Dixon 31 J. Creasey 29 T Healy 43 M. Thompson 45 T. Raffle 41 T.Trewin 48 H. Bergin 32 T. Caven 30 J Gibson 44 H. Guthrie 46 S. Chatfield 48 H.Bergin 50 D. Makohon( VC) 33 N. Smith 31 C McCasker 46 M. Battista 47 S. Bugryn 54 M.Byatt 54 M. Byatt 35 S. Cave 32 S Krakouer 50 J. Heeley 49 L. Cookson 55 N.Tsindos 57 A. Dole 37 P. Harris 33 J Aitken 51 N. Hughes 57 A Keely 67 J. Koutoumas 43 J. Stapleton 34 J Kenna 58 O. McIntyre 58 A Dole 68 T. Oʼrourke 39 J Burgess 59 L. Baird 64 L.Mcdonald 70 B. Stoneham 44 J Hunt 45 R Humann 47 B Wissenfeldt

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V V 10 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 11 Rising Star Award Congratulations to all our nominees.

Mitchell Church (St Bernard’s) Michael Dyer – Collegians Luke Geister (Old Essendon) Scott Gower (Beaumaris) Damien Hale (De La Salle) Gus Lapin (Old Melburnians) Matt Lillie – (Old Haileybury) Sean Meredith (Caulfield Grammarians) Chris Morrison – (Old Haileybury) Esmond Prowse (Old Xaverians) Jarrod Reid (Old Carey) Jess Rush – Rupertswood Dan Sargent (Old Brighton) Sam Williams (De La Salle) Daniel Willis (Ormond) Nick Wynne (Old Xaverians)

The winner of this year’s Rising Star will be announced at the Presentation Dinner and Medal Count at Etihad Stadium on 14 September.

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V V 12 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 13 Oakleigh Krusher Dome Player of the Match – David Counihan LAST ROUND’S RESULTS – C Beaumaris Southland Food Court Player of the C SECTION Match – Mark Ensor OAKLEIGH 1.3 2.5 7.6 11.7 (73) Cb yS JEohnCnyT AIitkOen N BEAUMARIS 0.4 3.8 3.9 6.10 (46) OAKLEIGH: Goals: L. Barrand 2, T. Bromley 2, D. Cleary 2, D. Premiership betting has been sent into a spin, one- strolled to a 54 point PRELIMINARY FINAL PREVIEW Lucas 2, T. Edwards, A. Kitts, J. Rutter. Best: D. Counihan, C. time odds-on favourites Caulfield offered little demolition of a very dis- Caulfield Grammarians ($2.30) v Hogan, K. Hogan, G. Roney, M. Harold, S. Briggs against a far more polished MHSOB unit and with appointing Caulfield. Oakleigh ($1.60) BEAUMARIS: Goals: A. Catlin, S. Coote, M. Lee, A. Salisbury, S. @ Trevor Barker Oval, Sandringham Gower, R. Cathcart. Best: M. Ensor, S. Coote, N. Loucaides, L. Oakleigh in arguably the best form of all three McNicholas, B. Haynes, M. Lee teams, the Fields have been eased to the third line Field forward dynamo Moving from the Junction Oval to Sandringham, of betting as they stare a straight sets elimination Andrew Slevison had Oakleigh march into this game with all the CAULFIELD GRAM 0.5 2.7 6.9 6.11 (47) from the finals right in the face. little to no impact, wearing a white doona around confidence and runs on the board to be pronounced MHSOB 5.3 5.6 10.9 15.11 (101) his knee, he was silenced by Andrew “The Glove” favourites. They were the sole team to inflict a loss CAULFIELD GRAM: Goals: A. Lawson, M. Liddell, P. Zarra, M. Nelson, T. Sundberg, J. May. Best: S. Widjaja, M. Sundberg, B. SEMI-FINALS REVIEW Villani in a masterful display of defending. upon Caulfield in the regular season and were only Price, S. Wood, T. Sundberg, P. Zarra a point shy from making it back to back defeats on MHSOB: Goals: M. Hamilton Ho 6, R. McIntyre 2, S. Harrison 2, Second Semi-Final MHSOB Sorry Grandma Player of the Match – the one time flag fancies in Round 12. W. Taft, M. White, J. Tran, J. Pearce, D. Hamilton ho. Best: M. Caulfield Grammarians v MHSOB Matthew Hamilton-Ho Hamilton Ho, G. Grigoriou, R. McIntyre, S. Harrison, H. Taylor, A. Villani Slashing rain welcomed the two premier teams of Caulfield Racecourse Hotel Player of the Match – The most alarming point from last week’s loss to C Section at the Junction Oval, Caulfield favourite Simon Widjaja MHSOB was Caulfield’s inability to get their game C SECTION RESERVE with the bookies and wider VAFA community to plan into full swing against bigger bodies, OAKLEIGH 0.1 1.2 2.3 2.7 (19) jump straight into the Grand Final with a third First Semi-Final something sure to be magnified against Oakleigh MAZENOD 1.1 4.2 7.4 10.6 (66) victory over MHSOB for 2009. Moments into the Oakleigh v Beaumaris at the usually windswept Port Philip Bay venue. OAKLEIGH: Not provided MAZENOD: Not provided game however, the private school fraternity looked Heading into the finals with a thumping of MHSOB, Fields defenders Strain and Docker both had a worried in their Gant pullovers as Matthew White Oakleigh looked to have all the form over crack at Hamilton-Ho and failed miserably last BEAUMARIS 3.0 4.1 4.1 5.5 (35) delivered a crunching hip and shoulder, the ball Beaumaris who suffered a shock Round 18 loss to week, Bromely and Edwards this week creating an CAULFIELD GRAM 2.1 3.2 6.7 8.10 (58) fizzing to Unicorn full-forward Matthew Hamilton- cellar dwellers Monash Blues at home. Both sides even bigger problem on paper coupled in with Lee BEAUMARIS: Goals: M. Bramwell, M. Wilson, J. Murton, J. Ho for an early goal to MHSOB. Piling on another showed their desperation early, a tight struggle Barrand floating down into the fifty. Richter, T. Nash. Best: B. Wall, J. Mapleston, Z. Alcott, C. La Rocca, A. McNeil, M. Wilson four unanswered majors, MHSOB looked like men prevailed as goals were put on the backburner to CAULFIELD GRAM: Goals: R. Foote 3, G. Colosimo 3, J. Stewart, playing boys as they had all the running, gigantic uncompromising defence. Oakleigh kicked the sole Caulfield will look to avoid a similar fate to D. Spanos. Best: D. O'Keefe, L. Spinks, C. Axais, R. Foote, D. Unicorn ruckman Roger McIntyre owning the goal of the first term, Beaumaris firing back with Rupertswood in 2007, they too dominated the Spanos, C. Jones centre square and around the ground stoppages. three in the second to enter the main break with a home and away season but come September, fell slight nine point advantage. The Sharks No.1 by the wayside to drop out of premiership running Caulfield skipper and mini mouse Simon Widjaja player Mark Ensor was playing a stellar game, with straight sets defeats. heeded the call in the second term, the Fields quelling the influence of Krusher go-to-man Trevor chipping away at the lead to get within a kick into Bromely. Verdict: Oakleigh by two goals the third quarter as MHSOB were in dire need of a spark to regain their early ascendency. Enter Roger Into the third stanza, the game started to break 2009 History McIntyre. Thrust forward, the big man snaffled two open with the clean skills and big bodies of Round 6 Oakleigh 21.9 (135) def. Caulfield 12.11 (83) marks and kicked truly to inspire the Unicorns as Oakleigh starting to get on top of the smaller Round 12 Caulfield 11.8 (74) def. Oakleigh 11.7 (73) they edged back clear at orange time. The last Sharks. Brothers Hogan were excellent in the quarter was simply a MHSOB clinic, exemplified by middle, they started to feed Bromely and Barrand First Goalkicker Betting an uncharacteristic turnover from Ben Carboni with some pinpoint delivery. Scott Gower down the Bromely (Oakleigh) $5.00 which Steve “Devo” Harrison duly accepted and other end was quiet, his form slump continuing as Slevison (Caulfield) $5.00 converted by foot from outside the fifty metre arc Beaumaris found little in the tank to limp out of Edwards (Oakleigh) $6.00 to send the South Yarra banter vibe into raptures. 2009 with a 27 point loss. The Krushers are Barrand (Oakleigh) $11.00 Matthew Hamilton-Ho applied the icing on the cake coming, next stop Sandringham and a date with Carboni (Caulfield) $11.00 The Only Ball late, his sixth goal a delightful snap as MHSOB Caulfield. Liddell (Caulfield) $13.00 VAFA Players TODAY’S C SECTION MATCHES TODAY’S C RESERVE MATCHES Preliminary Final Preliminary Final Caulfield Gram v Oakleigh Oakleigh v Caulfield Gram Fly For. Saturday at 2.00pm Trevor Barker Oval Saturday at 11.30am Trevor Barker Oval

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G B G B G B G B 1PZarra 2MHarold 1 A Murray 1BScott (VC) 3DCleary 3DCleary 4AClarke 2BPrice 8 W Manning 3ALawson 4 C Hogan 12 J Fitzgerald 5JStewart 4ASlevison (VC) 5KHogan 13 J Derks-Revere 7ARoss 5JStewart 6 D Britt 15 D Costigan 8RFoote 16 P Brown 6CHammond 7 C Lamb 9WBowes 8 W Manning 18 J Chapple 7ARoss 10 A Strain 9GBennett 19 J Tolley 12 S Kendall 8RFoote (VC) 22 A Pound-Gow 10 D Counihan 14 D Spanos 9BCarboni (VC) 24 M Bennett 11 J Rutter (C) 16 T Spinks 10 A Strain 28 B Wass 13 J Derks-Revere 29 R Holden 21 P Zarra 11 S Meredith 12 J Fitzgerald 32 C Meyers 23 C Fagan (VC) 13 S Wood 14 P Di Siervi 33 S Bando 25 D King 14 C May 16 P Brown 34 L Head 35 G Roney 27 J McCahon 15 A Docker 17 S Doherty 28 G Colosimo 18 J Chapple 36 M Bentham 16 T Spinks 38 J McGarry 29 J May 18 M Sundberg 19 J Hunt 40 T Ristevski 30 C Jones 19 L Price 20 B Hogan 41 S Way 35 A Spittal 21 T Scott 20 D Daly 43 M Taylor 36 E Kalaja (C) 22 A Pound-Gow 44 A Ashworth (C) 37 F McArdle 22 Z Parsons 23 D Zula 46 T Doherty 38 L Spinks 24 C Game 25 T Edwards 47 M Stevenson 39 A Ford 26 S Widjaja (C) 26 A Kitts 49 S Collins 50 R Counihan 40 T Noblett 28 G Colosimo 27 L Barrand 51 J Alexander 43 T Gerrand 29 J May 28 B Wass 52 T Eden 44 W Rowsthorn 30 C Jones 29 R Holden 53 N Millar 46 A Townsend 31 T Bromley 54 T Krezel 32 T Breen 47 T Hammond 34 M Nelson 35 G Roney 55 P Malcolm 56 J Roney 48 L Tamblyn 39 A Ford 36 M Bentham 37 S Briggs 57 J Pickett 49 L Matias 40 T Noblett 58 T Nelson 38 J McGarry 53 S Reid 41 M Liddell 59 J Costigan 46 T Doherty 54 S Garrood 52 T Sundberg 60 D Lucas 48 J Reynolds 61 C McCort 56 M Kinsella 60 C Axias 49 S Collins 62 J Cleary 57 D OʼKeefe 60 D Lucas 63 T Mottrom 58 A Sloan 64 S Borland 61 J Wearne

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V V 16 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 17 ws s, vie new . FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAM E... AFA ssip V d go an DE LA/ XAVS 1. alone, over 500 logged on to www.dartfish.tv to De La Salle was very check out the action. From next Monday, this New Kids on the Block: Point grateful for Xavs’ weekend’s A, B and C Finals games will all be Cook Football Club, which Under 19 coach Dino available online. boasts Deputy Prime Minister DiPierdomenico’s Julia Gillard as its Number One half-time LIVE SCORES ON THE WEB Ticket Holder, will join the VAFA selflessness in AND ON YOUR PHONE: competition in season 2010. responding to help find a doctor when one of the De Record numbers are Point Cook, which fields La boys went down. Tyson Hunt was clearly logging on to vafa.com.au fourteen junior teams in the distressed after an accidental collision in the game to find out what’s Western Region Football which resulted in him being admitted to the Alfred happening around the League, will become the VAFA’s with a severe concussion and severe bruising to his grounds. You can also follow VAFACOMM on Twitter 74th member club. lower body region as a result of the same collision. for all latest info. While A Section semi-finals will be The Bulldogs’ home is adjacent to Sanctuary Lakes Well done Dino, who put the health of an opposition the focus of InnerFM’s broadcast this weekend, we’ll Golf Course in Melbourne’s burgeoning west. A player ahead of his half-time address, and well done be endeavouring to get scores from other grounds decision will be made over the coming months on to De La for showing its gratitude in the way it did. on air, on the web, and on your phone as often as whether Point Cook will join D4 with two teams or possible. whether it will spend its first year in the Club XVIII DE LA/XAVS 2. competition. Hoodoo? Xavs have not beaten De La in a final since CYSTIC FIBROSIS APPEAL: A few the 1981 preliminary final, though they’ve played more clubs have brought in their Football Gods: Last Sunday, North them only once since, in the 1993 second-semi, tins, which gets us to about half Old Boys Reserves Coach John Rush which the Blue and Golds won before losing to way! Come on guys. was coaching his side in the 1st semi collegians in the Granny. final against Whitefriars at Central Reserve. As well as the coaching Congratulations to Bentleigh’s Adam Who will win the Woodrow? Who will win the butterflies, Rushy had other reasons Ferris on 100 games, a versatile Moore? Who will win the Newbury? Who will win to be nervous. His wife Katrina was player who fills in at either end of the Umpire of the Year? Monday 14 September at Back in R17, one of St Bernard’s favourite sons sitting in the car, very very pregnant. The football ground. Adam is renowned for his Etihad Stadium. played his 250th game - Ben ‘Hogi12’ Hogan. Ben is gods smiled and delivered, Rushy's boys got over good hands and accurate kicking and You too can be at the Gala Annual Presentation another from the Hogan dynasty to have a the line with a 9 goal towelling and then some hours has been a key player in his team’s Dinner and Medal Count. distinguished St Bernard’s career. Hogi has had later Katrina gave birth to Miller Grace (7lbs). From success thus far this year. To join our club presidents, luminaries and all the many personal highlights culminating in winning the all reports mum, daughter, dad and the team are winners. Call Jess on 9537 6777. 2002 ‘A’ Grade Premiership, joining his father Peter doing well. New VAFA medallions: The VAFA (1975) as an A Grade Premiership player. Recently has made available to each club a Hogi’s football has undergone a renaissance and he New Footy anyone? One match grade medallion to honour one of its has had a big impact on the senior team with his almost new red Sherrin available volunteers and another medallion to pace, penetrating left foot and his ability to keep his Finals’ Ticket: Still free of charge. Pick up from the recognise 200 game players who feet under pressure. Once known as a bit of a lad, roof of grandstand at Central played at least one game this great value at $40. Ben has matured with the support and guidance of Reserve, where it landed after one huge season. Gets you into every his beautiful wife Melinda and now plays an hoof and big blast of wind. important role in the senior leadership group. Hogi final at every ground. Congrats to Corey Bannister of joins elite company with only six other players in St Call Jess on 9537 We’ve all seen the field umpires Therry Penola who kicked his Bernard’s history managing to reach 250 games and enter the ground, followed by the hundredth goal in Therry Penola’s 6777 to get yours. Hogi is the only player to reach the milestone and boundary men and then the semi-final win over Banyule last play in an A Grade premiership (2002). goalies, doing the military two weekend. Congratulations Hogi12 ! step. Last week at Garvey Oval , The event caused a massive however, the arbiters entered the spectator invasion and it took the STRONG RATINGS: With field lined up, side by side, causing bemused umpires at least 4 seconds to clear the field of the C Section Semi spectators to watch them all the way to the centre backslappers, who included Carlton player Jordan Finals available free on circle. “ Watch ,” said one, “ I think they’re about to Bannister. the web, on Monday link arms and do the Can-Can! ”

V V 18 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 19 the second term. Granted, they were missing players like Marchesi and Woods (although they LAST ROUND’S RESULTS – D1 certainly offer no excuses), but the Fitzroy D1 SECTION D1b yS DEi LCanTgtoIn ON backline was rock solid, working hard to help WHITEFRIARS 1.1 1.1 5.2 8.4 (52) each other while the forward setup was FITZROY 6.3 9.10 15.13 19.16 (130) unstoppable, spearheaded by Borland who kicked WHITEFRIARS: Goals: D. Crea 3, E. Abdallah, N. Cunningham, G. Do you tip with your head or your heart? Form or new home at full forward, 8 and took a ripper hanger in front of goal in the Kennedy, D. Kelly, R. Mattinson. Best: C. Smith, B. Stafford, S. sentiment? Could you tip your sworn enemy? I his three goals for the third term. Dullard was invaluable, as were Zika Brosolo, R. Storey, A. Adgemis, G. Power won my footy tipping comp last week, one of term matched by Brennan and Kelleher while Whitefriars could find few FITZROY: Goals: R. Borland 8, M. Zika 3, O. Stoltz 2, A. Seddon those mega online AFL ones that encompass who is just as happy to bright lights aside from Smith on the wing and 2, C. Dullard, M. Biggs, M. MacKay, J. Taylor. Best: R. Borland, S. Kelleher, C. Dullard, C. Meighen, M. Zika, J. Parkinson work-related footy tipping around the country. run and chase, keep his Crea who managed 3 goals despite the poor Last Sunday night, getting warm on the couch feet and checkside it from delivery that limited his chances. Twelve goals RUPERTSWOOD 3.2 12.6 15.9 19.14 (128) after a bone chilling afternoon at Central Reserve, 45 on the boundary. Anderson was creative and separated the two sides at the final break but WERRIBEE 4.1 6.2 11.6 14.8 (92) I filled up on chicken curry and self-loathing as I Aaron Taylor refused to yield (he could’ve bought Simon Taylor implored his players to stick to the RUPERTSWOOD: Goals: L. Spinner 5, L. Brennan 4, D. Murphy yelled ‘Go Pies’ at the telly. I needed them to get shares in Elastoplast he was so swaddled by half defensive side of their men, and not ‘slack off.’ 3, T. West 2, J. Phillips, A. Walsh, B. Whitehead, J. Rush, T. home to make me six for the round …and a lay- time) but it was an otherwise morbid quarter for The Roys completely outplayed their opponents, Podolczak. Best: L. Spinner, T. Podolczak, J. Rush, J. Pretty, S. down mazaire for the gorillas on offer. But I’d just Werribee. Supply out of the Rupo back and centre compelling as they hijacked any Friar notion of Bishop, J. Bradley watched Fitzroy thump Friars by 13 goals so had hurt like gunfire, Podolczak shining, and they took finals advancement, but the large Fitzroy WERRIBEE: Goals: R. Fastuca 4, A. Taylor 3, A. Murphy 2, M. good reason to question my tipping prowess, a forty point lead into the St Bernards digs at half Taylor 2, D. Schibeci 2, W. Pelar. Best: T. Anderson, J. Bellegante, contingent held its collective breath all the way to A. Tedeso, D. Morrish, M. Antonello, M. Palmington besides, I should know better than to tip the Filth time. the final siren; incredulous at what it had just (their official name in my family) who let both the Two rapid goals from the left foot of Fastuca and witnessed: a 13 goal towelling to propel it D1 SECTION RESERVE game and third pozzie slip. Luckily I had a the Tigers looked dangerous in the third, repelling headlong into today’s showdown. WHITEFRIARS 0.1 0.3 2.3 3.4 (22) marginally better margin than BenCooper72 and the Rupo attacks with greater determination. As NOB/ST PATS 3.3 5.8 8.11 12.13 (85) held onto the sizeable purse which should fund my the sun came out briefly late in the quarter, PRELIMINARY FINAL PREVIEW WHITEFRIARS: Goals: N. Crowe 2, D. Robson Long. Best: A. September festivities nicely, if I didn’t feel this Spinner moved to defence and stopped the rot, Both teams have the ability to jump out of the Thorpe, C. Taouk, A. Brosolo, P. Celotti, P. Hayes, L. Twomey burning need to donate it to charity in order to Whitehead sent forward where he duly goaled but blocks early. Nineteen year old Borland is in NOBSP: Goals: M. Barker 6, M. Velardo 3, M. Rapa, J. Weidner, cleanse myself. the fighting Bees had dragged the deficit back to superb form and avenues to him will be hard to J. Minenko. Best: M. Barker, D. Moloney, J. Browne, D. King, M. 27 points as the siren blew 3/4 time. Schibeci shut down. Meighen, Dullard and O’Reilly are Carney, J. Minenko SECOND SEMI REVIEW scored his second major in the first two minutes experienced campaigners that will help steer the RUPERTSWOOD 4.1 6.2 14.4 15.8 (98) Westward Saturday to the Snake Pit to see the top of the last quarter, but the well-oiled Rupo ship crewed by many fast, exciting young players OLD MENTONIANS 3.2 5.6 8.6 13.11 (89) two duke it out, Rupertswood convincing winners machine shut down most of the Tigers attacking that may give Werribee the Rupo-horrors. Strong and thoroughly deserving of their place in the big endeavours. Rowdy Lee was frustrated, unable to RUPERTSWOOD: Goals: M. Medcraft 4, S. Clark 3, M. Elliss input from Biggs, Stoltz and Seddon will be Christens 3, K. Shaw 2, D. Gregory, T. Murphy, M. Takacs. Best: show and promotion to C grade. Werribee didn’t gain any leverage and the dagger to the Tiger heart needed. On the other hand Werribee has its share D. Gregory, N. McGovern, M. Elliss Christens, M. Medcraft, R. go down with a whimper; this often fiery clash had struck in the 17th minute when the umpire of highly talented youth in players such as Monzell, R. Eastway some sensational examples of the Tigers’ deemed he ran too far, the turnover resulting in a Schibeci and Bellegante, while the Pelar and OLD MENTONIANS: Goals: C. Twentyman 5, T. Bournon 4, D. enormous ticker. Interestingly, Rupo has a goal to West from a laces-out pass from Brennan Taylor clansmen are a formidable force indeed. Bardoel 2, B. Coghlan, N. Fisher. Best: S. Campbell, C. Twentyman, D. Field, M. Lumsden, D. Bardoel, T. Bournon tendency to start slowly and has trailed Werribee on the forward flank. It was all over with a dozen The consistency of Anderson, Dean and in every first term this year. The semi was no minutes of crowd muzak to fill in the time, Rupo Palmington will be crucial to a Tigers win, while different and the Tigers saluted early via Fastuca by 6 goals. the x factor may just be Cam Lee if he can inveigle and Wayne Pelar, yet did not fully capitalise on his unique influence on the game. Often the Rupo’s first term lethargy. They won the FIRST SEMI REVIEW Preliminary is the most exciting game in a finals MELEES – clearances and inside fifties, Bellegante was Eastward Sunday to the Nodders wide green deck series, and I think this one will definitely go to the making his presence felt in the middle and …and I watched Fitzroy kill Bambi. They murdered wire. Fitzroy has shown it can kick a big score Brennan was kept quiet as he lurked across centre the Friar resolve from the first bounce, stifling and shut down opponents at the same time, while BEWARE half forward, but the Tigers took just a five point their running players and choking off all supply. the Werribee juggernaut is unlikely to falter two lead at the huddle. Sure enough, Rupo put the foot Whitefriars kicked 1.1 in the first quarter to weeks on end. This tipping caper is tricky, but on down in the second term with Spinner enjoying his Fitzroy’s 6.3 and troubled the scorers nought in semi final form (plus sentiment) I’m going with the Roys by 7 points. A MELEE IS “Where an incident takes place involving TODAY’S D1 SECTION MATCHES TODAY’S D1 RESERVE MATCHES D1 Team of the Year will be published in next players pushing, scragging, jumping into Preliminary Final Preliminary Final week’s Grand Final column. Please email your packs, throwing each other to the ground or Werribee v Fitzroy Whitefriars v Rupertswood preliminary final summaries to other or other similar such conduc t” Saturday at 2.00pm St Bernards College Saturday at 11.30am St Bernards College [email protected] by Sunday evening.

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Coach: Kirk Norton Coach: Simon Taylor Coach: Karl Conlan Coach: Michael Walsh Asst: Coach: Mike Wallis Asst: Darren Zarb Team Mgr: Gary Plummer

G B G B G B G B 1 A. Cunningham 1 J. OʼReilly 1 L Kaldor 2 A. Walsh 2 C. Lee 2 M. Biggs 9 P Stagg 6 S. Gallus 5 Aaron Taylor 3 R. Borland 12 A Brosolo 11 L. Spinner 6 D. Schibeci 4 S. Kelleher 18 N Crowe 16 R. Monzell 7 T. Anderson 5 J. Clark 26 C Taouk 18 T. Murphy 8 M. Palmington 7 J. Beech 31 R Risteski 22 R. Hatty 10 M. Keogh 10 I. Hughson 32 J O'Meara 24 S. Clark 11 J. Norton 11 B. Atherton 36 S Allemand 25 J. Ryan 12 T. Mccutcheon 12 C. Polidoras 41 A Thorpe 26 E. Dressler 13 M. Antonello 13 M. Zika 42 J Kenez 27 J. Baird 14 M. Taylor 14 R. Atkinson 45 A D'Aloisio 28 M. Ellis-Christensen 15 A. Murphy 16 D. Clark 47 P Hayes 31 K. Shaw 16 A. Alifraco 17 T. Dlabik 50 D Robson-Long 35 C. Allport 17 A. Tedesco. 18 C. Dullard 51 L Twomey 38 T. Mason 18 D. Morrish 21 C. Meighen 52 A Baggoley 39 Paul Barry 21 R. Fastuca 24 J. Parkinson 56 N O'Callaghan 40 D. Roberts 25 N. Adamo 25 A. Ley 57 D Kaldor 41 J. Taylor 26 M. Purton 26 S. Baker 58 M Stafford 44 N. Webb 27 J. Bellegante 29 V. Cahill 60 P Celotti 45 T. Mitchell 28 W. Pelar 30 T. Conn 62 A Gibbs 46 M. Piazza 29 S. Dean 35 M. Mackay 64 S Phelan 47 L. Smith 34 M. Dean 36 A. Seddon 70 S Rutz 48 B. Lovett 36 Andrew Taylor 41 A. Harbour 49 M. Nott 41 S. Mccutcheon 46 A. Daff 51 M. Braddy 47 B. Petro 49 O. Stoltz *Club failed to provide a finals listing, list provided is last weekʼs team list. 52 R. Portelli 51 D. Pelar 53 H. Topp 54 Darragh McGovern 59 P. OʼConnor 56 P. Clarke 61 J. Taylor 58 J. Ramsay SPONSORS 60 A. Dyson EFFECTIVE RECOVERIES FITZROY VICTORIA BOWLING CLUB THE REDS FOUNDATION HARRINGTON EARL ESTATE AGENTS MELBOURNE CITY TOYOTA BENDIGO BANK CLIFTON HILL Rydges Hotel Bell City Preston Lord Newry Hotel Nth.Fitzroy Saturday at 2.00pm St Bernards College Saturday at 11.30am St Bernards College 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FINAL 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FINAL WER WHI FITZ RUP

V V 22 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 23 VAFA IN THE MEDIA UMby SPteveI MRcCEartShy &C LeOah RGallNaghEer R SATURDAY 9.00-11.00am: The VAFA Footy Show Big milestones President: Russell Davidson This finals weekend we see two of our Life Members clock up Vice President: Luke Holmes their 350th VAFA games in David Hindle and Anthony Secretary: Alan Stubbs 1.45 pm: Exclusive Live Broadcast. Simpson. Asst. Secretary: Grant Wardrop Saturday 5 September: 2nd Semi Final – David has certainly taken a while to reach that milestone due Treasurer: Dean Schwab Old Xaverians v De La Salle to the fact that he had a 23 year break in the middle. Asst. Treasurer: Brent Woodhead He joined the VAFA in 1969 as a field umpire after 4 years and Social Sec.: Leah Gallagher Sunday 6 September: 1st Semi Final – 61 games with the VFL Reserve Grade panel and continued Building Manger: Darren Dalgleish St Bedes/Mentone Tigers v University Blues field umpiring until his “retirement” in 1983. On the field, his highlights included the A section preliminary final and C Evo goes Green 6.30 pm: Local sports Round-Up section grand final in 1979. 5 consecutive A section grand Doing the right thing last Saturday Jason (Evo) Evans did the finals as a boundary umpire between 1971 and 1975. 2 right thing and caught public transport to his game at the boundary umpire games at the MCG in the 1973 Carnival. Scammell Reserve in Oakleigh. He jumped on the bus at THURSDAY Best game ever was the 1973 Parkside/Alphington clash. Ormond station and told the driver, “G’day mate, I need to get He returned to the VAFA in 2007 and took up the flags and to the Scammell Reserve which is behind the Oakleigh Bowlo. 3.30pm: John Kelly’s live interview with VAFA CEO Michael Sholly, soon progressed to A section. He’s now looking towards that I’ve gotta umpire a final today and with this weather can you 400th game. David’s message to the youngsters is “You will including a review and preview of VAFA matches. get me real close please?” As the bus headed along North get out of umpiring as much as you are prepared to put in.” Road it failed to stop at the bus stop a bit before the bowling Anthony (Simmo) 1993 joined the VAFA in as part of a great club. Suddenly he stops right across from Scammell (in umpiring family. His father Graham umpired over 300 games, between bus stops) and the driver says to Evo, “I’ve been SUNDAY as did his brother Peter. His nephew Matthew (Peter’s son) is running with us at the moment and recently reached 150 giving it to you umpires for years, ‘bout time I gave 9:30 - 10:30am: VAFA SUNDAY games. Simmo’s son Michael umpired with us last year and something back.” it was a highlight doing a couple of games together. Anthony Great influence Evo, the new Minister for Transport. (a former goal umpire) lists his highlights as 2 C section senior grand finals and 2 D4 reserves grand finals more Angry AD SUNDAY recently as a field umpire. Anthony would like to thank his Gotta hate it when you finish your reserves game and you get wife Anne and children Michael, Joshua, Emma and Brooke to the room to find the senior blokes taking over with their 7.00-9.00pm: North West Amateur Footy Report including special club for their support over the years. His parents Graham and gear everywhere. Even worse when just about everything in features in all sections: Marie have seen nearly every game he has umpired. His dad the room ends up on top of your bag. Seems like serial has travelled so far and wide he should be called prankster Joey Hartwig was at his best last Sunday. Let’s just Mr.Melways. Maybe Simmo will get him a GPS for Fathers say the text message AD left Joey was a tad colourful. There Old Essendon (A), University Blacks, St Kevins, St Bernards (B), Day. Simmo would like to thank all the VAFA clubs and the will be retribution. Rupertswood, North Old Boys/St Pats, Fitzroy (D1), VAFAUA family who have made all this possible. Therry Penola, Old Paradians (D2), West Brunswick (D3), Social LaTrobe Uni, North Brunswick (D4) Finals A Section Grand Final Brunch is on again with limited seats; Everyone is now into the swing, with all sections participating get your name to one of the table captains quickly as half the in finals. Congratulations to teams last week, who have won venue is booked. Payment will be in advance for this function, the right to play in a higher section for season 2010 and in check with Rob Sneddon and or Grant Wardrop for cost. some sections this weekend the last team to be promoted will Leader Community Newspapers produces 30 mastheads weekly be known also. Golf Day The VAFAUA charity golf day is back at Waterford Valley (the across Melbourne, covering all the VAFA. Punctual?? place where your golf balls wear swimming trunks, cause We constantly have issues with umpires arriving late to their From match reports to feature stories, reporters Paul Amy, games and this absolutely shouldn’t be happening during they like a dip), be ready for a October 4th, 12 midday hit off. Cost is $80.00 to be able to rally drive as well. Brad Beitzel, Megan Hurstwaite and Michael Gleeson have your finals. Lucky we’ve got blokes like Patrick Coulthard. Paddy did the right thing last Saturday by arriving at Garvey Oval VAFA news covered. over one hour before the start. Pity he was appointed to the Pub run Sunday game. We love your conscientiousness Paddy, but Just because finals have come and you are not appointed to 25 hours before the first bounce is not really necessary. a game remember to still attend training to support you mates who are still going around. Just as important is to get SUNDAY New Executive for 2010 down for the last night of training where we end up at the At the last AGM the new executive for season 2010 was Wick while those poor buggers keep running around. Look All VAFA Match results in The Age & Herald Sun each Sunday elected and is as follows: forward to the 17th September night. RESPECT THE UMPIRE – RESPECT THE GAME!!

V V 24 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 25 LAST ROUND’S RESULTS – D2 D2 SECTION FOR by Caillin O’Shannessy THERRY PENOLA 5.2 7.2 13.4 13.4 (82) D2 SECTION BANYULE 0.5 3.11 4.12 9.20 (74) THERRY PENOLA: Goals: C. Bannister 3, J. Crotty 3, M. VAFA The first week of finals produced two close Williamstown held only a McWhinney 2, M. Tsitonakis 2, J. Hanlon, D. Rees, B. Kenny. encounters for the favoured teams, who eventually seven point buffer. Best: A. Mills, B. Kenny, M. McWhinney, A. Maynard, R. managed to get on top of their opponents. If last Bannister, M. Tsitonakis ACTION BANYULE: Goals: A. Persi 2, J. Truefeldt 2, K. Shepard Mueller, T. weekend was anything to go by, the next two weeks Williamstown came out in Shepherd, P. Jenkin, H. Dickson, R. Young. Best: J. Truefeldt, B. will be an exciting test for the remaining teams. the crucial third quarter Walsh, P. Jenkin, L. French, A. Jurgens, T. Shepherd PHOTOS with a big effort to exert PENINSULA 1.4 3.8 9.11 15.16 (106) Banyule’s season comes to a finish, losing to some physical pressure on the Pirates, but this WILLIAMSTOWN CYMS 1.1 5.3 9.4 11.6 (72) Therry Penola in blustery conditions at Alec Gillon tactic backfired as full back Ben Hynes was sent off PENINSULA: Goals: J. Rombotis 4, J. Coghlan 3, T. Coghlan 2, B. Oval. Therry Penola advance to the preliminary for an overenthusiastic attempt to spoil. Peninsula Southam 2, S. Payze, A. Wood, J. Heron, T. Scarpella. Best: A. final after taking control early with five goals in the responded to the pressure well, and really took Wood, S. Barbour, T. Coghlan, S. Grigg, R. Powney, S. Payze WILLIAMSTOWN: Goals: T. Wheeler 5, J. Wong 2, C. Elliott 2, J. first quarter whilst holding Banyule to none. At advantage of the CY’s playing one man short. Tim Reid, C. Richards. Best: T. Wheeler, A. McKay, J. Gallivan, C. three quarter time Therry lead by seven goals but Scarpella excelled at half forward, while Brett Richards, C. Elliott, B. Gray Banyule had the wind behind them in the last. With Brisbane at full back also battled well. Captain D2 SECTION RESERVE nothing to lose it was time for Banyule to throw Shaun Payze despite an ankle injury showed his WILLIAMSTOWN CYMS 2.2 4.4 5.6 9.9 (63) caution to the wind, and give absolutely everything leadership and class all over the field. To THERRY PENOLA 1.2 2.3 3.5 3.7 (25) to keep their season alive. Banyule held Therry Williamstown’s credit they fought back late in the WILLIAMSTOWN: Goals: C. Mathews 2, T. Bowers, G. Burgess, goalless in the last quarter and were able to pile on quarter and were able to bring the margin back to J. Buttigieg, T. Hynes, C. McCracken, J. Munro, M. John. Best: J. Munro, C. McCracken, T. Hynes, B. McColl, J. Hynes, M. Busuttil five of their own, however it wasn’t enough and seven points at the final break. This proved too THERRY PENOLA: Goals: T. Goodwin 2, A. McKay. Best: G. Therry Penola were able to hold on to a determined difficult a task however, as Peninsula’s Stefan Henderson, S. Bannister, D. Hanlon, J. Bibby, J. Quinn, C. Matton eight point victory. Ashley Mills was dynamic for Barbour and Al Wood dominated the stoppages, PENINSULA 7.4 7.5 9.11 9.11 (65) Therry Penola in the guts, and Brent Kenny and looked ominous with Jim Coghlan & John BANYULE 0.1 2.4 2.5 3.7 (25) outstanding in defence. Corey Bannister and Rombotis as forward targets. PENINSULA: Goals: A. Haley 2, V. Clarke 2, N. Coy, T. Grigg, L. Justin Crotty both kicked three goals, and this Heron, S. Nichols, S. Torossi. Best: H. Tompkins, V. Clarke, L. takes Bannister’s tally for the season to 100, a The result sees Williamstown take on Therry Heron, S. Nichols, A. Crean, C. O'Loughlin BANYULE: Goals: J. Brockwell, A. Garreffa, R. Currie. Best: L. sterling effort. Penola this Sunday at central reserve in the Richardson, R. Currie, J. Brockwell, M. Ilia, M. Scott, J. Rigler preliminary final, with the winner to meet a rested Peninsula have earnt themselves a week off and a Peninsula side. The last time these two teams met, spot in the 2009 Grand Final after defeating a in round 10, Therry Penola got the best of gallant Williamstown side. It was obvious from the Williamstown by five goals, however the ledger outset that a grand final berth was at stake in an stands at one all throughout the season. It should intense and tightly contested first quarter, that saw be a very interesting match and the winner will wasted opportunities from Peninsula keep certainly deserve their spot in the Grand Final. Williamstown in the game. In the second stanza Peninsula have lost only two games this year, and Williamstown began to control the match, and they were way back in rounds three and four. This despite Stuart Grigg repelling many of the CY’s will give the Pirates plenty of confidence come two attacks, they were able to gain scoreboard weeks time, although whoever they meet will have ascendancy after some good football from Tim a belief they can win, as Peninsula’s two losses Wheeler. Again though, the dominance was not came at the hands of Williamstown and Therry Phone: reflected on the scoreboard, and at half time Penola. (03) 9721 4700

TODAY’S D2 SECTION MATCHES TODAY’S D2 RESERVE MATCHES go to Preliminary Final Preliminary Final Fax: Williamstown CYMS v Therry Penola Therry Penola v Peninsula cyansportingimages.com.au Sunday at 2.00pm Central Reserve Sunday at 11.30am Central Reserve (03) 9721 4711

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Coach: Alan Elliott Coach: D Madden Coach: J Saunders Coach: Nick Claringbold Asst Coach: Steve Calderwood

G B G B G B G B 2 J Tranter 3 R Bannister 1 Ro Skiathitis 2 C Coyle 3 J Hatfield 4 D Rees 2 T Goodwin 6 V Clarke 5 C Richards 5 B Harding 4 B Barron 11 S Torossi 7 M Lishman 6 G Rees 7 S Bannister 13 C OʼLoughlin 8 C Mcnamara 7 M Faroldi (VC) 8 L Hollow 18 C Stevens 10 Z Read 9 C Bannister 10 J Quinn 21 A Law 11 C Elliott 11 J Crotty 11 B Taylor 23 T Grigg 13 M Sultana 13 J Egglestone 12 J Belsey 28 K Krake 17 L Forrester 14 J Hanlon 15 A McMahon (VC) 29 A Creffield 20 S Mcguinness 16 Ri Skiathitis 17 D Pirpinias 30 A Crean 22 J Gallivan 18 M Reynolds 19 B Toohey 31 R White 23 J Wong 20 Ma Costello 21 G Henderson 32 T Carruthers 24 W Cooper 22 L Reynolds 22 L Reynolds 33 A Starkins 25 J Reid 23 D Hanlon 23 D Hanlon 34 H Tompkins 27 A Mckay 25 M McWhinney (C) 24 C Matton 36 N Bowman 29 T Wheeler 26 D Angus 26 D Angus 37 A Hayley 32 J Connors 27 A Maynard 31 A Kowalski 39 J Selby 33 B Gray 28 M Tsitonakis 32 J Sacco (C) 41 J Smith 34 N Walsh 31 A Kowalski 34 D Weston 42 N Claringbold 35 F Adamson 32 Mi Costello 35 D McKibbin 45 L Heron 36 B Lethborg 33 H Farrelly 35 A McKay 49 K Hunt 37 B Hynes 33 D Madden 38 A Elmi 51 P McLachlan 36 R Pascoe 39 M Muldoon 52 A Mangl 39 M Muldoon 40 P Barbetti 53 N Barron *Club failed to provide a finals listing, list provided is last weekʼs team list. 44 S Morgan 45 J Bibby 54 J OʼConnor Price 47 B Kenny 49 R Brennan 55 M Peirce 49 R Brennan 53 M Bretag 56 N Coy 50 A Mills 54 P Strangis 59 W OʼLoughlin 57 B Taylor 59 T Sheppard 60 L Smith 63 D Anderson 66 D O'Shea 61 A Granger 75 R Keenan 63 B Coldrey 99 M Lacorcia 66 S Nichols

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V V 28 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 29 OLD IVANHOE GRAMMARIANS FINALS NEXT WSepEteEmbKer’ 1S2t h,M 20A09 TCHES FOOTBALL CLUB Est.1964 A SECTION D4 SECTION Affiliated V.A.F.A. Preliminary Final Preliminary Final Invites applications for the following coaching Loser Second Semi Final v Winner First Semi Final Loser Second Semi Final v Winner First Semi Final positions for season 2010 Sunday at 2.00pm Sportscover Arena Sunday at 2.00pm at Scammell Reserve • SENIOR COACH • RESERVES • • U/19 • U/18 • CLUB 18 • WHITEFRIARS OLD COLLEGIANS B SECTION U19 PREMIER FOOTBALL CLUB INC. Preliminary Final Grand Final O.I.G.F.C. is a successful club which has played in (Victorian Amateur Football Association) Loser Second Semi Final v Winner First Semi Final Old Xaverians v Winner Preliminary Final 'A' & 'B' GRADE for the past 13 years. Applications are invited for the positions of Coach and Saturday at 2.00pm Sportscover Arena Saturday at 2.15pm Central Reserve This is an exciting opportunity to develop a strong Assistant Coaches for the following teams for the 2010 season; base of talented young footballers and skilled Seniors C SECTION U19 SOUTH 1 senior players Reserves Grand Final Grand Final Third XVIII MHSOB v Winner Preliminary Final Old Melburnians v Winner Preliminary Final Remuneration negotiable Under 19 Saturday at 2.15pm Trevor Barker Oval Sunday at 2.15pm at Trevor Barker Oval APPLICATIONS TO BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING BY Remuneration negotiable. WEDNESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER 2009 TO Applications in writing should be forwarded by email to; D1 SECTION U19 NORTH 1 The Secretary John Crough Grand Final Grand Final Rupertswood v Winner Preliminary Final Old Camberwell v Winner Preliminary Final O.I.G.F.C. Secretary Saturday at 2.15pm St Bernards College Sunday at 2.15pm at Coburg City Oval P.O.BOX 2077 Whitefriars OCFC EAST IVANHOE 3079 [email protected] D2 SECTION U19 NORTH 2 Mobile; 0425 827 910 Or email to [email protected] Grand Final Grand Final Applications close; Friday 25 September 2009. Peninsula v Winner Preliminary Final Old Geelong Blacks v Winner Preliminary Final Sunday at 2.15pm Central Reserve Sunday at 11.30am at Coburg City Oval

POWERHOUSE D3 SECTION U19 SOUTH 2 AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB Grand Final Grand Final Founded 1947 Bentleigh v Winner Preliminary Final Hampton Rovers v Winner Preliminary Final Saturday at 2.15pm at WS Scammell Reserve Sunday at 11.30am at Trevor Barker Oval Premiers 1959 – 1971 – 1973 – 2000 - 2006 UNDER 18 Grand Final Positions Available www.vafa.com.au Oakleigh v Winner Preliminary Final Power House AFC Saturday at 11.30am at Central Reserve VAFA D3 Old Haileyburians AFC invite applications Senior Coach required – for the following positions:- playing or non playing Senior Coach Season 2010 Reserves Coach cyansportingimages.com.au Remuneration negotiable Under Nineteens Coach Grand Final action photos and posters Please send all application in writing to; OHAFC Seniors play in B Grade while the U/19s are in VAFA South 1 Division. from selected games will be up on our [email protected] website shortly after each grand final. or Craig Richardson Expressions of interest should be directed to Level 4 Club Secretary, Keep an eye out for your club! 150 Albert Road Andrew Hicks (0407220952) South Melbourne VIC 3205 [email protected]

V V 30 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 31 Michael Sullivan (St Pats). Another low scoring prelim final saw 16.14 to 13.13. Best players – Tyquin, Karvelis (6), Carey, Fitzroy Reds successful over West Brunswick in E White Kauffman, Bedford, Dobbie (Blues) and Nugent, Dunn, . . . Retrospective Section , 8.1 to 4.9. Best players – P Jackson, Doyle, Hanlon, McHenry, Donegan, Hollier, B Bourke (DLS). by Geoff Reilley Clarke, T Mitchell, Greenwood (Fitzroy) and Ward, Lewis, In B Section, Old Xaverians took control at half time and ran out Malone, P Hamilton, O’Brien, Coonan (West Brunswick). Eley winners of the first semi over Collegians 18.12 to 10.12. Best Park won the F Section prelim over Old Westbourne 14.20 to players – Morrissey, Curtain (10), Brimacombe, Caleo, 5 YEARS AGO – 2004 Jones (Banyule) and Abbott, 14.3. Best players – Hook, Trotter, Lenarcic (6), Hawley, Sierakowski, O’Hurley (Xavs) and Roach (4), Cook, Taylor, Rawlins, Cianchi, Bahr, Both the A Section first and second semi-final results were very Morrison, Alexandridis (Eley Park) and Taylor, S Craig, A Milford, T Loder, Nethersole (Collegians). It was AJAX with McGrath, Evans (Fitzroy). one sided even though both were tight contests up until half time. Christo, Herron, King, A Horsburgh (Old Westbourne). more accurate kicking who took the second semi from Marcellin Old Carey had a huge win in Both matches were previewed by scribe, Jonathan Horn , and we 20.11 to 14.23. Best players – Basser (9), Korn, Bromberg, Kaye the D2 preliminary final over will look at his predictions further down the page. In the first semi, (4), Feldpicer, R Marks (AJAX) and Butler, Gartner, T Dillon, Old Geelong 20.17 to 8.8. 20 YEARS AGO – 1989 Old Trinity started slowly but had taken the lead from Marcellin M Dillon, Toomey, J Jones (Marcellin). Best players – Stewart- Marcellin ended Uni Blues’ season in the A Section first semi Old Collegians at half time, albeit narrowly (9 points). St Kilda CBCOB won the C Section preliminary 18.11 to 16.17 Holmes, Everett, Kent (3), White (4), Vasilopoulos (Old Carey) with a convincing 11.10 to 6.13 victory. It was a great last quarter Reminiscent of recent weeks, Marcellin’s work rate fell away and from Old Brighton . Best players – Kellaway, Coates, Meehan and Cannon, Stinchcombe, Vickers-Willis (3), T Paul, W Paul by the Eagles (7 goals to 2) with best players – Origlasso, Hewitt, with Andrew Ramsden leading the pack, Trinity too a stranglehold (5), Carroll, Collins (3), Dynon (St Kilda) and King (4), Murphy, (Old Geelong). Cooper, S Boysen (5), Gallagher, Zannoni (Marcellin) and at three quarter time and blew the Eagles away in the last to win Priestley, Gedye, Hill, Nicholson (OB). Bulleen Templestowe McCarty, Worsley, Gunn, Allen, Yandell, Hazeldine (Uni 17.14 to 7.14. Best players – Ramsden (3), S Kennedy, L overpowered State Bank in the D Section prelim 19.13 to 10.17. Blues). In a fluctuating second semi final the scores went according Kennedy, T Van Der Venne, Neville, L Deane-Johns (Trinity) 10 YEARS AGO – 1999 Best players – Clark (4), D’Agostino, Dozzi, Gilmore, Lochart, the wind in the first three quarters but it was Ormond , against the and Dineen, Browne, Cox, Dobson, Hermans, Thiesz Ling (BT) and Lenehan, Allen (5), Webster, Jeffery, Bennett, St Kevins Old Boys won the A Section first semi final after wind in the last term, who won the right to contest another Grand (Marcellin). On that form Trinity could worry either of the top two Curnick (SB). AMP Society defeated North Brunswick in the F controlling the game at half time 10.11 to 4.2, encountering a strong Final with a 13.6 to 8.12 victory. Best players – Paul Cox, teams the following week. The second semi saw Uni Blues ahead Section prelim 13.13 to 13.3. Best players – Crottie, Gates, fight back by Old Ivanhoe in the third quarter and meeting a further Gilmore, McCooke, Jobling (4), Paul McDonald, Russell on the score board at half time (6.4 to 4.9) but St Bernards had Searle, Pottenger, McLeod, McKinnon (AMP) and D Dimarco, challenge in the last term; winning score – 14.14 to 13.6. Best (Ormond) and Wright, Berzins (4), Pollock, Williams, Wallace, missed a number of opportunities in front of the big sticks. Led by Piccolo, S Scullin (5), Kenney (4), Payne, Kerrin (NB). St Pius players – Fraser, Lucas (5), M Dollman, Powell, Curtis, Callery Galbraith (Collegians). Ross Young in the third quarter, the Blues turned up the heat and easily won the F Section prelim 16.25 to 6.10 over Brunswick , (SKOBS) and Douglas, Lochran, R Weddle (3), McKie, Haros, In B Section, Old Brighton won the first semi over Bulleen started to cut the Bernies to pieces with the Essendon boys Best players – Coyle, D French, Fisher, Froud, Rosbrook (4), M Jenkins (OI). In the second semi final the highly favoured Old Templestowe 15.14 to 11.21. Best players – James, Pryor, Woff, continuing to fail to make the most of their scoring chances. It was Daniel (St Pius) and Egan, Lyons, Sheehan, Chaplin, Owens, Melburnians lowered their colours to Old Xaverians who had Shippen (4), Sarau, Monument (OB) and Tsiotinas, Cameron, ‘a walk in the park’ for the Blues in the last quarter with goals Dean (Brunswick). overcome indifferent mid-season form to now have a chance for Murtic, Smythe, McInerney, George (BT). A great second semi coming all too easily and the final score of 20.12 to 11.18 confirmed their fifth consecutive premiership. OM’s won the first quarter but saw Therry overcome De La Salle 16.12 to 14.13. Best players – the students as favourites for the flag. Best players – Paterson, then the Xavs controlled the game with their multi talented M Crotty (3), Wrigglesworth, Bosanko (3), O’Rourke, 40 YEARS AGO – 1969 Scambler (7), Roydhouse, Lowcock, Young (3), Hayter (Uni forwards all contributing strongly. Final score 21.7 to 14.5. Best Reddick, Ramsay (Therry) and Mullins, Tully (5), Wright, Old Paradians won the A Section first semi 19.12 to Collegians Blues) and McIntyre, Wilkinson, D Jordan (4), B Jordan, players – Bowen, Cranage, Stoney, Woodruff, R Dillon, Blood Campbell, Knuppel (DLS). 14.12. Best players – Williams, Kendall (4), Quinlan, Kiss, O’Sullivan, Blunt (St Bernards). (Xaverians) and Roberts, Topakas (5), Pirouet, Kennedy, L In the C Section preliminary final Old Haileybury made short Gordon, Duke (Parade) and Crow, Storan, Lucas, Burley, Boag Jono Horn , the VAFA’s classiest columnist (I wouldn’t miss ‘The Bunn, S Theodore (OM’s). work of St Kilda CBCOB 18.16 to 5.9 and could not wait to have (3), Tucker (Collegians). The second semi went to Coburg over Wednesday Horn’ for quids - GR) , had tipped Marcellin in the In the B Section first semi , Mazenod trailed all day but overhauled another crack at Banyule the following week. Best players – Ormond 16.14 to 11.15. Best – Callesen, N Beattie, Scanlon, L first semi but evened the ledger by predicting the Blues in the Old Brighton in the dying moments for a 13.15 to 13.10 victory. Phillips, Connell, McKenzie, Walden (5), Snowball, Gerny Beattie, T Salter (4), Parkes (Coburg) and Cameron, R Wood second. Best players – Polan, Meehan, O’Donaghue, Kavanagh, Parry, (OH) and LaFontaine, Struth, Lake, Capiron, Driscoll, Buzza (5), Carr, B Finlayson, Voight, R Finlayson (Ormond). In B Section, it was a highly entertaining first semi-final with St Hanley (Mazenod) and Williams, Logan, Fitzgerald, Alderson, (StKilda). Thomastown defeated Whitefriars in an exciting D The B Section first semi final was won by St Bernards , 10.14 to Bedes Mentone Tigers only just succumbing to Old Ivanhoe S Gadsden, Jackson (OB). The second semi final was another Section preliminary final 13.10 to 12.11. Best players – A Old Scotch 7.19. Best players – McCann, Crennan, Daffy, 12.10 to 11.13. It had been all locked up at three quarter time and it close affair with Old Trinity proving too strong in the last quarter Fellows, Lentini, D Fellows, Leavold, Valeri, Harling Sheehan, J Perrett, Hannaberry (St Bernards) and Hughes, was OI’s Mark Luxon kicking two goals in the last two minutes that to win 8.14 to MHSOB 7.11. Best players – C Phillips, Hatfield, (Thomastown) and Strike, Sutton, Crowe, Pratt (5), Houston, Anderson, Beaurepaire, Gillies, Stokes, Hiddleston (Scotch). snatched the game from the Tigers. Best players – Low, Luxon (5), Sutcliffe, Stickland (4), Stephens, L Kennedy (OT) and McAuliffe (Whitefriars). St Bedes won the E Section prelim 11.5 Curatolo, Lochran, Gieschen, Quinlan (Old Ivanhoe) and Limbrick, McIntyre, Gerner, Fairchild, Thompson, Simpson from Aquinas 7.10. Best players – Riordan, Newport, Seeley, Drury, Kane, Scafidi, M Wintle, Osborne, Hecker (SBMT). St 50 YEARS AGO – 1959 (MHSOB). Bracchi, M Beasley, Lannan (St Bedes) and Spiess, Tarulli, Kevins came from three points down at half time to defeat Collegians convincingly defeated University Blacks in the A Whitefriars bounced back in the C Section preliminary final Grierson, Vankerhaven, Whitfield, O’Toole (Aquinas). St Collegians 17.4 to 11.10 in the second semi final and advance to Section first semi final 9.17 to 7.5. Collegians’ pace was the main over Old Geelong with the result never in doubt from half time; Andrews were too strong for Uni Reds in the F Section prelim the top section for the ensuing season. Best players – L Mahoney, factor in the win and they managed to overcome the Black’s ruck final score 15.16 to 6.8. Best players – Houston, Law, M Carbone, 13.16 to 7.10. Best players – Ashby, Browne, funnel, Mauro (3), Brady, Lucas (3), Mulgrew, Simpson, P O’Keefe (SKOBS) and advantage with brilliant roving. Best players – G Hibbins, Carrigg (5), Bateman, Northey (Whitefriars) and Taylor, Neeld, Hibbert, Macdonald (St Andrews) and Condon, Gosdschan, Davidson, Blumfield, Dixon, A Baxter, Hosking (4), C Holst McDonald, Scott, Powell, Jobling, Opie (Collegians) and B Roet, Middleton, J Paul, L Wilson, Seymour (OG). In the D Section Joseland, Jennens, Moloney, Upfill (Uni Reds). (Collegians). preliminary Monash Blues were forced to play catch up footy all Porter, Browne (3), Steer, M Winneke, Linsten (Blacks). Old MHSOB won the right to again challenge Caulfield day but could not overcome Bulleen Templestowe’s determination Scotch scored decisively from Old Xaverians in the A Section Grammarians after defeating Monash Blues in the C Section and went down 6.5 to 9.6. Best players – Young, N Bone, George, 30 YEARS AGO – 1979 second semi final 10.14 to 6.18 to advance to the grand final. The preliminary final , 11.16 to 5.9. Best players – McCully, Brain, Alexander, Tulloch, Glover (BT) and Smith, McGee, Furnell, Uni Blacks defeated Ormond in the A Section first semi 19.9 to Xavs could not cope with the pace and teamwork of the Cardinals Fairchild, Smith, Cassell, Rosman (MHSOB) and Smyth, Farmer, Campbell, Creamer (Monash). Oakleigh won the E 15.20. Best players – Wimes, Cunningham, Costello, Perrett (4), whose excellent second quarter probably sealed the game. Best Smith, Main, O’Sullivan, Janssen, Bolton (Monash). Banyule Blue preliminary final 9.3 to St Pats Mentone 7.13. Best players S Gill, C Cordner (Blacks) and Fisher (4), Crump, Parisi, players – Marquard, C Melville, Harkness, M Russell (3), thrashed Fitzroy Reds in the D1 preliminary final 19.17 to 8.8. – S Kitts, R Marshall, C Marshall, Knapper, Taylor, Heverin Naylor, Hardham, Andrews (Ormond). Uni Blues fended off a Eggleston, K Melville (Scotch) and Collopy, Malone, Drum, Best players – Willmore, Plant, Williams, O’Connell (4), Wilson, (Oakleigh) and M Barr, M Dixon, Matt Sullivan, Sebire, Perrin, late challenge from De La Salle in the second semi final to win McIsaacs, Carroll, Slattery (Xavs). V V 32 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 33 Fines - Round 17 A/B – SUMMARY OF FINALS ELIGIBILITY 2009 Round 18 Others – 22/8/09 (These can be found in Rules 51-55 of the VAFA Handbook) LATE SCORES: First offence ($5); second offence ($25); third offence ($50); fourth offence ($100); each subsequent offence ($100). Senior - (1st XVIII teams) Any registered player with a permit can play finals (except VFL or TAC players with a permit – see below). After 4pm SPORTSCOVER ARENA DRAW 2009 D2 Reserve: Old Westbourne Reserve - (2nd XVIII teams) Players must be registered and must have played at least four (4) reserve grade D3 Reserve: Monash Gryphons matches and not more than ten (10) senior matches in the home and away games (first round). (SEPTEMBER) Where both first and second XVIII's are playing on the same day the reserve grade player must only have SAT SEPT 5 A SECTION SECOND SEMI FINAL played two (2) games in either the seniors or reserves to qualify. Old Xavs v De La Salle (Sen) After 5:30pm For clubs with teams drawn in semi finals on different days of the same weekend (ie. 1st semi Saturday, 2nd Uni Blues v Old Xaverians (Res) D3: Monash Gryphons semi Sunday) read as above teams playing on the same day). SUN SEPT 6 A SECTION FIRST SEMI FINAL SBMT v Uni Blues (Sen) U18/U19 - Players must be registered and hold a permit. If a player has played 6 or more senior and reserve matches, he must have played 6 or more Under-19 matches during the season. Old Brighton v Old Scotch (Res) Incorrect Scores - Round 17 A/B – Where a Club is represented in a match in the Second Round of the Senior Grade OR Reserve Grade on the Round 18 Others – 22/8/09 same day OR on the same weekend the 6 match provision above shall not apply. SAT SEPT 12 B SECTION PRELIM FINAL B: Ormond (Win/Loss) Where a team has (2) U19 teams or is involved in hybrid arrangement, the following shall apply. SUN SEPT 13 A SECTION PRELIM FINAL (i) Where a club has two U19 teams, a player must have not played more than 10 matches with the U19 (1) D3: Hawthorn side to play in the (2) team. D4: La Trobe University (ii) To represent a hybrid team in the finals the player must have represented the hybrid team in (5) first D4 Reserve: La Trobe University round matches – not including finals. 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V V 34 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 35 almost heroics stood them in good stead to win this. Two things came to mind when I arrived at the LAST ROUND’S RESULTS – D3 ground. Scammell has that dead pocket at the D3 SECTION D3by SSteEpheCn TClaIrOke N North Road end which sucks in visitors and it’s a BENTLEIGH 3.4 5.6 9.10 15.15 (105) ground where you can find a cheap kick and gain ST FRANCIS XAVIER 5.4 8.11 9.12 11.16 (82) BENTLEIGH: Goals: S. Fergus 3, P. Magnifico 3, J. Robertson 2, confidence. In the first half the ‘Wicks kicked the B. Aiken 2, A. Banks, L. Holmesby, I. Fridman, D. Erwin, L. Two finals have been played out and predictably at from Scott and ball to dead zones too much and SMS were able to Forrest. Best: D. Erwin, S. Adaway, A. Banks, J. Robertson, I. least, the scores were close. When I was quizzed Dimakopoulos. In the get the ball easily. Early on it was Ampt, Bonnici Fridman, L. Holmesby on this grade on Inner FM at the same time there second term the less fancied and Robinson that could just get the phase SFX: Goals: B. Spencer 3, T. Pearson 2, J. Mathers 2, D. Scott 2, was a frenzied mission to get in contact with side got well on top, with on C. Van Dam, E. McNally. Best: E. McNally, J. Lenders, D. Pabst, completed for the yellow and black and ensure the C. Van Dam, K. Russo, D. Scott Dennis Grace, the coach of Elsternwick, to ballers Mcnally, Anthony Pryor, Pabts driving the forwards had shots on goal. Elsternwick allowed comment also on D3. My comments were that this ball forward with purpose. Bentleigh were doing the opposition so many easy possessions early in ST MARY'S SALESIAN 4.7 11.11 13.16 15.20 (110) grade baring the top side was very difficult to enough to stay in touch and some inaccurate the game it was frustrating. Too many players did ELSTERNWICK 2.3 5.3 7.4 15.4 (94) forecast a clear finals group, a clear easy beat as all kicking cost St Francis an even bigger half time not set their own agendas but played reactionary ST MARY'S SAL: Goals: T. McDermott 5, S. Stevens 3, D. Hill 2, sides offered something different but of similar lead. It ended at the half with a 23 point advantage D. Adams 2, B. Gatehouse, A. Dwyer, M. Hill. Best: B. Gatehouse, football. Coach Grace was beside himself by the T. McDermott, S. Oldfield, S. Stevens, M. Robinson, S. Crilly quality. I was happy to go with debutants St to the Beaconsfield boys. Things were still looking last change and pleaded with his players to run ELSTERNWICK: Goals: D. Smith 5, L. Bedingfield 4, N. Hodskiss Francis Xavier on Saturday over the dominant ok for them early in the third stanza. But suddenly hard as SMS are a heavy side and the likes of 2, D. Bedingfield 2, A. Quinn, B. Mahony. Best: L. Bedingfield, B. Bentleigh unit whilst the Sunday game looked all Shan Adaway got on the end of some good fielding Oldfield and Stevens had to be challenged even if Mahony, G. Cameron, C. Mahony, L. Simmons, A. Carratello too tough to call, settling on St Mary’s. Then as kicking and the Bentleigh side started their run. they were kicking into a breeze. For the second Dennis was located he emphasised the similarity There’s a great problem you face when this side D3 SECTION RESERVE time in 2 weeks the ‘Wicks flew home as players POWER HOUSE 4.5 5.7 5.11 6.13 (49) between our two top ranked sides and stated it will win possession in spades – their finishers are were more desperate and the run was more WEST BRUNSWICK 0.1 3.3 3.3 3.5 (23) come down to ‘which running side gets on top classy and don’t need encouragement. Shan frenzied. 8 straight goals against the wind saw POWER HOUSE: Goals: M. Bull 2, W. Elliott, M. Verberne, M. early and keeps getting the ball.’ Exactly right. And Fergus has been good for 30 odd goals thus far them come so close but the finish would end up Wallis, S. Watson. Best: S. Watson, M. Bull, W. Elliott, B. Kyne, D. Maloney, R. MacUmber when you need to get on top you go to those you and he kicked a couple of crucialsix pointers along short by 14 points. Lachie Bedingfield who has can entrust with the job. I appreciate that this is with magnificent Magnicifo and Aiken. With the X WEST BRUNSWICK: Goals: D. Coonan, T. Murphy, S. O'Neill. been herculan all of season 2009 was instrumental Best: A. Vagg, I. Twyford, T. Murphy, A. McKenzie, J. Hughes, W. never easy as that gun player might not play or be men holding a 2 point lead at three quarter time, in the John Hewson like ‘fightback’ and the Vagg injured. And that goes from A Grade right through coach Lenders pleaded with the guys for one last Mahony boys in Craig and Brian did their club, to us and the examples are glaring. Collegians effort, as the reward was a week off and a quick their family and themselves proud. Grant Cameron BENTLEIGH 6.2 9.7 11.12 16.16 (112) ST MARY'S SALESIAN 2.1 2.3 3.4 5.5 (35) needed a win at Harry Trott over the top side last way to the Grand Final and promotion. But in the was very good in the ruck and Aaron Caratello Shura Taft BENTLEIGH: Goals: M. Laskey 4, K. Rodwell 4, B. Hunt 2, B. week to make finals. Call on straight last term, Bentleigh kicked the first goal to hit the proved he has been a good find for the old firm. Lydster 2, S. Ferguson 2, A. Clough, T. Dale. Best: B. Lydster, B. from Bendigo St studios to put in a typical brilliant front for the first time of the day and the Xmen Coach Grace has ended his term now after six Hunt, T. Dale, A. West, B. Stevens, C. Montesano display. The win was completed but finals eluded dropped their heads. The favourites ended up great years with the club and his passion for ST MARY'S SAL: Goals: T. Fairbairn, S. Logan, B. Lillywhite, T. them just by percentage. running away with a 4 goal win. Bentleigh showed football and this club are obvious for all to see. Chang, B. Reynolds. Best: M. Aikman, B. Lillywhite, S. Ioannidis, Jump to C Grade and Caulfield would only be experience and took their chance. With a week off L. Fisher, C. Weller, W. Marshall beaten if Matt Hamilton-Ho could score in they must be respected enormously as flag TIPS – abundance. He did, they won. Another go to man favourites. They remain unbeaten against the St Francis Xavier versus St Mary’s Salesian successful. Or in D2 where at three quarter time challengers remaining. The new kids on the block the Pirates were challenged by Williamstown but got their second half wrong with a bit of panic The holy battle is on for young and old today. Round the experience of Payze shines through. setting in amongst their six at Ferndale Park saw a win to the home side by MELEES – lower tier players. So time to regroup and rethink 12 points whilst at Beaconsfield in round twelve the Saturday started windy and stayed that way how they go about September now as they get home side got up in dreadful conditions by four throughout although Scammell reserve presented another chance. goals. BEWARE a lovely flat deck with good grass cover to host our main final. Robertson and Lawry were obvious Sunday, the weather was ok but nothing flash. This Shall we expect a close game? Of course, this is D3 inclusions for the Premierships favourites. In the was a tantalising affair on paper as Elsternwick after all . . . first term the X men were well on top with some boasted a recent win against the recently merged St pressure around the ball and great running play Mary’s Salesian and their last round heroics, well Going with the X Men to win and gain promotion. A MELEE IS Say 9 points. “Where an incident takes place involving players pushing, scragging, TODAY’S DP3re lSimEinCiaTryI FOinNal MATCHES TODAY’S DP3re RlimEinSiaEryR FVinaEl MATCHES MILMEILESSTTONOES NES jumping into packs, throwing each St Francis Xavier v St Marys / Salesian St Marys Salesian v Power House 50 – Oliver Box (Bentleigh) other to the ground or other or other 100 – Adam Ferris (Bentleigh) Saturday at 2.00pm at WS Scammell Reserve Saturday at 11.30am at WS Scammell Reserve similar such conduc t” V V 36 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 37 D3 SECTION SENIORS D3 SECTION RESERVES PRELIMINARY FINAL PRELIMINARY FINAL

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V V 40 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 41 against Kew, with the victor becoming the third side to achieve promotion. South will be disappointed with the LAST ROUND’S RESULTS – D4 margin; however can be proud of their year. With such a D4 SECTION young side they can look to 2010 with confidence. LA TROBE UNI 2.6 9.9 13.11 17.17 (119) D4by DSunEcaCn PTalImOer N KEW 1.1 2.2 4.4 6.5 (41) LA TROBE UNI: Finals Previews Goals: S. Patten 7, T. Ludeman 3, X. Shiels 2, L. Coffey 2, B. Van Ooi, G. Ganino, S. Staunton. Best: J. McLean, B. LaTrobe University joined Albert Park in promotion to D3 converting, LaTrobe Second Semi-Final Van Ooi, D. McMaster, D. Farrell, S. Patten, A. Ross on the weekend after a short sojourn in D4 that they shattered the Bears’ Albert Park V LaTrobe Uni KEW: Goals: C. Horne 3, A. Carman, C. Watts, J. Koschitzke. hope will be marked by a flag. LaTrobe has long been confidence with a seven With one win apiece from meeting this year, two very Best: S. Ryan, S. Duke, P. Rees, R. Wyley, A. Carman, J. Fultheim considered a potential powerhouse of the VAFA with a goal quarter and a forty- different sides present a tipsters nightmare. The large student base to draw on including residential nine point lead at half time. RICHMOND CENTRAL 3.4 8.5 13.6 19.11 (125) Falcons, strength, height and experience, matched up SOUTH MORNINGTON 0.0 1.2 3.4 3.4 (22) colleges; however they have also had to contend with In the third Kew regrouped with LaTrobe Uni’s pace, youth, and enthusiasm. Both RICHMOND: Goals: D. Andrew 7, N. Nuske 3, D. Speakman 2, A. NFL and EDFL clubs on their doorstep, prepared to offer and attempted to reduce the deficit and Craig Horne was sides have playing coaches with in Dean Sheldrick and Fiske 2, C. Busby, D. Pike, G. Andrew, D. Sutherland, B. significant incentives for cash-shy students. Recent giving them every chance down forward, however Nathan Dallas who are inspirational on the field and Zelencich. Best: D. Speakman, D. Andrew, B. Glass, M. Whelan, years have seen a gradual slide down the grades from LaTrobe held firm and increased their lead. The last charismatic leaders off. The prolific Albert Park goal L. Jamieson, B. Zelencich D1. This year, with fresh faces involved at committee quarter followed the same pattern with Kew fighting STH MORNINGTON: Goals: S. Mottram, M. Foon, N. Wood. Best: kickers in Allan, Maunder, King, and Murnane have S. Smith, N. Wood, S. Wright, B. Price, G. Ryan, C. O'Brien level and club legend Dean Sheldrick having a year’s hard, however the uni boys were just too quick, and with kicked a staggering 197 goals this year between them, coaching experience under his belt, they have been able Patten finishing with seven and Terry Ludeman bobbing so rebounding backs, Bence and Mclean will have to be D4 SECTION RESERVE to recruit strongly and play some exciting football. It up with three goals they also had too many options up at the top of their games. At the same time the Falcons NORTH BRUNSWICK 0.0 0.0 0.0 11.13 (79) remains to be seen how they will contend with Albert forward. will have to find a way to combat the speed and KEW 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.5 (53) NTH BRUNSWICK: Goals: B. Robertson 4, D. Manoukian 2, J. Park, however Saturday’s victory was a good start. In the elimination final two sides with little finals elusiveness of Van Ooi, Ganino, Coffey, and the hard- Dimarco 2, S. Adair, D. Briffa, D. Makdessi. Best: A. Mountney, It is getting close to the Team of the Year being experience went head to head. The Snakes were slight tackling Conheady. St Bernards College will suit the A. Cooper, B. Robertson, J. Russell, J. Boudoloh, N. Ackland announced, and I have had some good input from most favourites after two narrow victories during the year, Latrobe runners, however power forwards traditionally KEW: Goals: C. Robinson 3, C. Wilson 2, M. Matheson, J. clubs, as well as a couple of supporters. The two most however South were full of confidence, despite having to do well at the Snakepit. It is hard to go past LaTrobe after Hoseason, B. McGrane. Best: D. Abbott, P. Donaldson, M. Ross, B. Roberts, J. Dessent, L. King contentious positions have been ruck and full-forward, travel across town. The first quarter from Richmond their brilliant form on the weekend, so I think they will where there are many contenders. I would like to Central set the tone for the match with strong tacking advance to Grand Final with a hard-fought twelve point ALBERT PARK 2.2 6.8 7.12 12.16 (88) encourage supporters, players, and coaches alike to and no space being allowed for South’s runners. In the win. MT LILYDALE 3.5 3.5 7.6 7.8 (50) have a think over a few more contentious spots; Coach ruck Luke Jamieson and Scott Smith were having a Reserves: LaTrobe University ALBERT PARK: Goals: S. Venables 5, M. Lawford 3, D. Quinlan, of the year, skipper of TOTY, Full-back and Centre-Half titanic battle with neither truly holding sway, but both J. Ward, S. Robinson, A. McGill. Best: C. Deed, S. Adam, J. Back are all important positions that are difficult to pick. providing a target for their respective teams. Skipper Hannett, M. Lawford, S. Venables, S. Toth First Semi-Final MT LILYDALE: Goals: P. Carolan 2, S. Roberts 2, R. McKenzie, A. Get those thinking caps on! David Speakman however was leading from the front for Kew v Richmond Central Rodwell, H. McKenzie. Best: P. Carolan, A. Jones, l. powell, H. Kew and LaTrobe had two close battles during the year, Richmond providing plenty of rebound from defence, The Snakes played arguably their best game for the year McKenzie, M. Bass, D. Van Koll and the qualifying final offered more of the same. With and Daniel Pike was again dominating clearances. By the last week, whilst the Bears would be very disappointed injured stars returning, the Bears looked strong and the end of the first Richmond had a reasonable lead of 22 in their performance. Dale Andrew kicked his biggest tighter confines of Garvey Oval also seemed to be in points, but more importantly held South scoreless. In haul for the year, and will be a handful for the Bears their favour. In the first quarter the game was reasonably the second Dale Andrew and Nathan Nuske combined to backs. David Speakman, Daniel Pike, and Dean tight, with Stephen Duke finding plenty of the football for extend the Snakes’ lead and like in the qualifying final the Sutherland guarantee that there will be no easy MELEES – the Bears, and Leigh Coffey creating havoc across half game was virtually over at half time. Skipper Grant Ryan clearances for the Kew midfield, and Roo Liddie adds a forward for the uni. With eight scoring shots to two and small forward Nick Wood tried hard to lift the Tigers, touch of what is now known as ‘Jurrah’ (i.e. Magic). Kew though, LaTrobe were looking ominous. In the second but with Andrew continuing to dominate and no let-up meanwhile were possibly a little underdone with several BEWARE LaTrobe simply dominated. With reigning best and from the Richmond tackling, there was no way back into stars returning from injury, and whilst Stephen Duke fairest Joseph Mclean at the top of his game, Brad Van the game. Another six goals in the last put the icing on was typically prolific, some of the others appeared rusty Ooi dominating out of the middle, and Stuart Patten the cake for the Centrals who now look to a big game and will be better for the run. It is a rare day when Carman, Bagnall, McDermott, Horne and Koschitzke are unable to kick a winning score, and the Snake backline A MELEE IS TODAY’S D4 SECTION MATCHES TODAY’S D4 RESERVE MATCHES led by Carpenter and Woodberry will have their work cut First Semi Final First Semi Final out. It is again hard to pick a winner, but I think Kew can “Where an incident takes place reverse last week’s result and move into D3 and the Kew v Richmond Central Kew v Albert Park involving players pushing, scragging, Saturday at 2.00pm at Alec Gillon Oval Saturday at 11.30am at Alec Gillon Oval preliminary final by 5 points. Reserves: Kew jumping into packs, throwing each Second Semi Final Second Semi Final other to the ground or other or other Albert Park v La Trobe Uni La Trobe Uni v North Brunswick Please submit reports by midday Monday to similar such conduc t” Sunday at 2.00pm at St Bernards College Sunday at 11.30am at St Bernards College [email protected].

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Coach: Dean Sheldrick Coach: Nathan Dallas Coach: Theo Staios Coach: George Lattouf Coach: P. McBrearty Asst: Danny Edmunds, David Team Manager: Ben Grant Res Coach: J. Briffa Res Coach: S. Lake Coach: Corey Wilson Res Coach: Paul Shoppee Huffer, Andrew Sutherland G B G B G B G B G B G B G B G B 3 R. Baker 1 D Conheady 4. Tim Mullholland 1. K. Shaw 1 Allen. K 1 A. Fiske 2 Wilson. C 6 D. Payne 4 S. Allan 2 J Mclean 15. Joshua Micallef 2. D. Adams 3 Tasker. P 2 C. Busby 9 Robinson. C 7 S. Venables 3. C. Twaddle 5 N. Dallas 3 S Staunton 21. Joseph Brooks 4. M. Sorleto 4 Duke. S 3 B. Glass 13 Makris. A 10 N. Mann 7 S. Venables 5 S Adamthwaite 28. Justin Lania 5. J. Comley 5 Koschitzke. J 4 D. Andrew 17 Hoseason. J 11 Z. Sawyer 9 M. Hyams 6 J Conheady 31. Adam Gill 6. A. Jeffrey 6 Tinetti. N (C) 5 S. O'Connor 26 Symes. S 22 A. Waycott 7. S. Famulari 12 Z. Roberts 7 D Mcmaster 32. Jason Mercuri 8. D. Rowlands 7 Bell. G 7 R. Liddle 31 Abbott. D 25 J. Weir 13 B. Payne 8 B Van Ooi 33. Patrick Barry 9. L. Dowsett 10 Cullen B 8 D. Speakman (C) 37 Kelly. A 28 M. Lawford 14 S. Maunder 9 M Steele 34. Matthew Vella 10. A. Mountney 11 Woodhouse B 9 T. Wallace 38 Orr. L 29 T. Shannon 17 S. Bennett 11. J. Boudoloh 13 T Ludeman 35. Nathan Johns 12. S. Hearn 12 Wyley. R 10 A. Zuccaro 39 Donaldson. P 30 K. Begbie 18 G. Ellul 14 S Patten 37. Kyle Taylor 13. E. Caporimmo 14 Looker. J 12 S. Harmor 41 Naughton. M 31 J. Holz 23 A. Snowden 17 A Ross 38. Jacob Mildren 14. A. Husband 15 Mcdermott. H 13 B. Dagge 42 Norman. S 31 S. McGuire 24 O. Winchester 18 G Bence 39. Ming Yang 15. C. Hall 16 Carmen. A 14 C. Crough 43 Chivers. M (RC) 32 J. Walton 16. D. Manoukian 26 B. Little 22 D Farrell 40. Alex Mann 17. M. Saliba 18 Mutton. D 15 G. Andrew 44 Crimmins. G 32 P. Smith 27 W. McIndoe 23 L Mcfadzean 41. Gus Walsgott 18. J. Harkins 19 Horne. C 16 D. Pike 48 Ross. M 35 S. Toth 29 T. Shannon 24 S Skelton 44. Reuben Dare 19. L. Spano 21 Hawking. A 17 J. Egan 49 Dessent. J 36 S. Adams 20. D. Briffa 31 J. Holz 25 L Coffey 46. Ben Westaway 21. R. Santacroe 23 Dehnert. A 18 A. O'Connor 50 King. L 39 J. Hannett 37 T. King 26 P Mccormack 47. Craig Body 22. J. Freeman 25 Watts. C 19 C. Quay 51 Ellis. T 40 A. Clements 39 J. Hannett 29 X Shiels 50. John McGuiness 23. J. Ford 27 Bagnall. T 20 C. Fehring 52 Berry. D 41 A. Bouras 42 J. Kane 36 G Ganino 51. Michael Correnti 24. M. Makdessi 28 Fultheim. J (VC) 21 M. O'Dwyer 55 Youssef. A 45 B. Keegan 25. S. Weda 48 T. Tiller 42 B Vagg 54. Adam Hughes 26. S. Keenan 32 Haddad. P 23 S. Hibbins 56 O'Connor. J 51 M. Brown 49 D. Cato 43 D Sheldrick 55. Timothy Henderson 27. V. McErlain 33 Ryan. S 25 A. Read 57 Wilson. L 52 N. Pearson 51 M. Brown 83 A Knight 56. Kristan Jeffrey 28. T. Ackland 35 Thorp.H (VC) 26 M. Matthews 60 McFadries. J 55 D. Quinlan 29. J. Wolter 54 T. Wilson 63. Simon Marchitto 30. A. Waters 36 Wang.T 27 N. Nuske 61 Glenn. M 64 C. Deed 57 J. Sutton 70. John Dumaresq 31. S. Adair 42 Norman. S 32 B. Zelencich 65 Martin. L 65 J. Ward 60 L. Brown 78. Cameron Dodd 32. B. Robertson 45 Evans. G 33 D. Sutherland 66 McGrane. B 72 S. Robinson 33. N. Ackland 61 R. Hayes 88. Brett Tonkin 34. T. Geary 46 Roberts. B 34 P. Poonasamy 69 Ziemer. J 77 D. Keegan 67 S. Hayes 89. Ali Samie 35. R. Dowsett 47 Sabien. J 35 R. Carpenter 70 Frith. T 78 T. Saunders 80 A. McGill 36. D. Allan 53 Matheson. M 38 T. Close 80 A. McGill 97 J. Lampard 37. Ja. Dimarco 58 Drum. D 42 D. Blythe 82 A. Johnstone 38. S. Miller 99 B. Murnane 39. S. Bennett 62 Rees. P 43 A. Pruscino 97 J. Lampard 40. N. Myers 45 M. Whelan 41. T. Leary 46 C. McCluskey 42. B. Williams 43. N. Alsop 51 G. Leyland 44. O. Baring 54 L. Jamieson 45. D. Ashka Harp of Erin Hotel 66 T. Woodberry Harp of Erin Hotel 46. M. Rosser 47. D. Makdesi 636 High St, Kew 76 J. Carter 636 High St, Kew 48. B. Dancer 49. K. Linton 50. A. Makdessi 51. W. Armour 52. C. Tsonis 53. A. Cooper 54. C. Reaby 55. W. Lay 57. A. Fleming 58. A. Makuracha 59. J. Russell 60. B. Lim 61. J. Gallagher 62. J. Saliba Cannon Toyota Cannon Toyota 63. H. Myers 473 Lower Heidelberg Rd, 473 Lower Heidelberg Rd, 68. S. Keenan Heidelberg Heidelberg 70. P. Soccio Sunday at 2.00pm at St Bernards College Sunday at 11.30am at St Bernards College Saturday at 2.00pm at Alec Gillon Oval Saturday at 11.30am at Alec Gillon Oval 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FINAL 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FINAL 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FINAL 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FINAL

V V 44 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 45 UNDER 18 s PRELIMINARY FINAL Ubyn Jdoee Mro r1se8llo s NORTHERN BULLANTS Joey’s Jargon I have plugged this strong Three out of the starting eight left with UHS/Flem Bullants midfield enough this V bowing out in a disappointing display which hasn’t year, but it will get the job ST BERNARDS reflected their successful season. For the big one the done on the wide open bookies have now firmed Oakleigh into $1.22 with the spaces of Central Reserve. Although the big ground Coach: S. Galofaro Coach: Damien Sullivan Bullants out to $3.10 who haven’t been able to peg will suit the Snowdogs with their dung heap being of Assist: Ray King Team Mgr: John Kavanagh back the Oaks. The value runner is St Bernards at a similar dimension, I will be very surprised if the $11. You would feel that Oakleigh deserve their Bullants get beaten here if the conditions are dry. G B G B strong favouritism but with a big ground for Prelim With a little bit of rain forecast though perhaps finals 1. S. Clarkson 31 M. Karabidian and Grand Final of which the two sides vying for the football can get the snow dogs to lift a cog to the 2. D. Miller 32 S. Wyte last place would suit, finals can be a different kettle of class of the Bullants. Although the Bullants Under 3. S. Calcedo 33 J. D'Souza fish as we all know. 39.5 looks inviting I’ll be sticking with the Bullants to 4. B. Wilson 34 Z. Blowes win comfortably and play in their first VAFA Grand 6. B. Whelan 35 J. White Semi Final Wrap up Final despite Mr Kavanagh’s protests. 7. G. Dellaportas 36 J. Pignataro Oakleigh defeated Northern Bullants by 41 points 8. J. Gatto 37 M. Kelly Oakleigh won their way through to the big dance with Key Players: 9. G. Warton 38 S. Jones a comfortable 41 point victory. Leading throughout Northern Bullants: Simcoe, Moustafa, Calcedos. 10. D. Calcedo 39 M. Boscolo proceedings the Oaks were always going to have the St Bernards: T. Sullivan, Overman, L. Sullivan, 11. J. Dalton 40 T. Sullivan upper hand in the conditions. With a strong chance of Kavanagh 12. J. Thomson 42 B. Cooper these two sides meeting again in a couple of weeks 13. J. DalSanto 43 M. Kavanagh time the conditions could be a lot different making a ------14. L. Winter 44 J. Caroll fair difference. Scott, Hunt, and Corfe were up to their 15. K. Moustafa 45 D. Riley old tricks through the midfield and the quick It is getting close to that time of the year for the U18 16. E. Cole 46 J. Weir Tsoucalas was devastating with 5 goals. Simcoe and Team of the year side to be announced. Please send 17. T. Beames 47 J. Wheeler Dellaportas tried their hardest for the Bullants, but through any nominations to me. Thanks to those who 18. D. Sutton 48 M. Sweeney will need some help against the Snow dogs this week. have done. Please email to [email protected] 19. T. Yilmaz 49 J. Saundry 20. C. Viola 50 L. Sullivan St Bernards defeated UHS/Flem by 57 points 21. J. Simcoe 51 H. Overman The Snow Dogs won their way through to a shot at 23. D. Le 52 K. Farrell the big dance with a strong last quarter ensuring a LAST ROUND’S RESULTS – U18 24. M. Ferma 53 A. Corsetti big win against an overwhelmed UHS/Flem side. The UHS VU/FLEMINGTON 1.2 2.3 2.3 3.3 (21) 25. D. Vozinidis 54 S. Caven breezy conditions at Sports Cover as per usual were ST BERNARDS 2.2 4.3 7.5 12.6 (78) 26. J. Santa Maria 55 N. Shultz used well by St Bernards with UHS / Flem failing to UHS VU/FLEM: Goals: J. Henry, C. Moore, H. Free. Best: 27. D. Temple 56 C. Torpey make in roads when they had the chance. With the M. Bourke, L. Habel, T. Kershaw, H. Everist, E. Coombe, 29. P. David 57 I. Madden ever reliable Habel and Bourke down back for UHS C. Moore 35. D. Wakim 58 M. Pratt the snow dogs still managed to break through despite ST BERNARDS: Goals: J. White 3, J. Pignataro 2, N. 39. D. Kynigopoulos 59 L. Bevanda their strong efforts. For the victors, Wheeler and Schultz, J. Wheeler, K. Farrell, S. Jones, B. Cooper, S. 52. Z. Watkins 60 A. Helenius Farrell were at their best. Caven, I. Madden. Best: J. Wheeler, K. Farrell, J. Saundry, T. Sullivan, B. Cooper, S. Caven This Week’s Prelim Final Preview: Frank Pagliaro Northern Bullants v St Bernards OAKLEIGH 3.2 7.5 11.9 16.12 (108) Haddington Accountants This Season: Played 3: Northern Bullants 3 / St NORTHERN BULLANTS 1.1 3.2 6.3 10.7 (67) 3/12 Pascoe Vale Rd Bernards 0. OAKLEIGH: Goals: P. Tsoucalas 5, T. Costigan 3, J. Moonee Ponds 3039 Pappon 2, R. Jetta 2, J. Hunt, G. Irons, T. Scott, C. Ph 93701324 North Suburban Mercuri. Best: T. Scott, P. Tsoucalas, C. Mercuri, J. Fax 93751356 Sports Club Inc. Hunt, B. Hogan, S. Corfe Saturday at 11.30am at Central Reserve NORTHERN BULLANTS: Goals: B. Wilson 3, D. Calcedo, TODAYP’rSeli mUina1ry 8Fin aMl ATCH 1/4 TIME 1/2 TIME 3/4 TIME FINAL L. Winter, J. Gatto, D. Wakim, G. Dellaportas, C. 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We need people who have experienced and love footy. 50 metre arcs as both teams struggled to hit targets with last minute bench s u in the windy conditions. By half time Old Scotch changes occurring right up to J We offer: would have considered themselves lucky to only be the first bounce. Who’s gone to 3 goals adrift of Blues as the Uni side missed plenty Buckley? Where’s Murphy? Men in fluoro green 1. Formal Coaching One Night Per Month (More if you can make it) of chances through the second quarter. Old Scotch polo shirts were clocking up some early miles and are a classy outfit and everyone expected a better sprinting everywhere. Finals had definitely arrived 2. One Season of transition from your club to umpiring, including showing and it came after the main break. While and it was Old Xavs to settle first, Ulbrick gaining matches close to your club venue or home and shared training their field kicking was still not up to scratch The the ruck ascendancy with Sanfillipo looking Cards were winning enough of the stoppages to dangerous at ground level. Careful attention was requirements. claim first use of the pill through Ash Lim and being paid to Dan Noonan up forward for Xavs but Byron Smith. Fraser McFarlane was proving a when the ball was kicked past his lead Richard 3. A payment to your club at the end of your first season, on top of handful for the Blues backmen with his searching Johnson stood tall to mark in the goal square and weekly match payments. leads around the forward arc and one sensed the kick the opener of the game. From here the first half flood gates about to open at the Red end however was all Xavs and they took a healthy five and half Interested? with every OS score Uni Blues would find Jack goal lead into the sheds. With De La’s guns Consider speaking to an ex-player umpire. Townley or Albert Weddell open and able to seemingly covered things looked grim for the Blues maintain a slight buffer over The Cardinals. What but as all good teams do they hit back. Edward Umpire Club Level Umpiring was a calm Uni Blues bench throughout the game Clinch and Adam Bonaddio fired up and with Peter Liddell St John’s – Club President A Section became increasingly tense as Old Scotch got to Lachlan O’Connell regularly troubling the scorers Brendt Henricus Emmaus St Leos within 3 points of the lead. Time and again the the Blue and Gold machine found some momentum Scotch midfielders pumped the ball forward only to and at the 25 minute mark hit the front to lead by a VAFA Representative D1 Section be denied by another strong Hugh Vickers-Willis point. With only minutes to play one more roll of Marcus Butera UHS Premiership Player D2 Section mark or a clearing handball from Jared Edwards the dice came from Xavs as they launched what Peter Angelis A Section and when Tyson Day marked 50 out directly in front would be their final attack on goal. From a tight Anthony Damen Powerhouse Former A Section all watching felt it was good bye Old Scotch. The pack Luke Bisset was able to slot through his first resulting kick sailed wide and gave Old Scotch 2 or for the day and send De La Salle to an appointment Jason Evans Powerhouse C Section 3 minutes to get motoring and score from the kick with Uni Blues in the Prelim this week. Andrew Burns Syndal Tally Ho / Chadstone D2 Section in however when Llewyn Butler swooped on the Preliminary Final week sees an elated winner and a loose ball a calmly slotted his first for the day The stunned loser meet in what is always a must see The above people will be happy to talk about the possibility of becoming an Blues bench could once again breath with ease contest no matter which comp you follow and this Umpire and their experience in transition from player to umpire. winning this one by 10 points. Well done to both weeks match between Uni Blues and De La Salle teams for providing a stellar game and a special (Blues) will be a cracker. Vickers-Willis will have his mention needs to go to Joel Smith and Mark hands full as he tries to contain Stephen Muller who Should you be interested, please forward your details to [email protected] and Rogers who put in a magnificent performance surprisingly went goal less last week while the De who you want to speak to and they will contact you. behind the whistles. I must also thank Old Scotch La Defence will need to wary of Townley, Day and

continued page 50 V V 48 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 49 from page 49 co. With things looking even at either end of the North 2 boys were simply unstoppable as they had a wide Old Mentonians are the real smokey now this is ground the midfield to get on top first will win this 1st Semi Final range of goal kickers across the board and plenty of shaping up to have one hell of a finish come that final one and with that usually being the De La Salle Old Westbourne v Ivanhoe team orientated gut running proved to be the day in September. midfield I can’t go past them in this contest. De La Bolting out of the gate, Ivanhoe got straight to work, difference between the two sides. Salle to end Uni Blues’ gallant run by 4 goals. kicking 9 through the big sticks before ¼ time, For De La it was S. Lowe, D. Hutchinson & T. Second Semi Final: leaving a shell shocked Old Westbourne team in their Naughtin who set the standard throughout the day Hampton just reserved a table for the big date on the U19 NORTH 1 AND 2 wake. Emerging from the first break huddle, Old winning the contested ball and showing poise under 13th of September as they defeated Ajax in a thriller Damos Ball Westbourne tried to regroup and managed to kick 5, pressure. For the losers it was K. Brick who was left at Sportscover Arena by a close 15 points. Both North 1 but it was to no avail given the increasing list of goal to do far too much. teams were hard at the football and willing to run but 1st Semi Final kickers for the Hoes in the same quarter. By half it was Hampton’s ability to push both forward and Fitzroy v Old Carey time, the lead was out to 39 points and not looking Second Semi Final: back that proved the real difference on the day. Heading out to Marles for the clash between Fitzroy good for the Warriors. After a good rest at half time Well this is a very concerning result in terms of a For the Rovers it was E. Turner, B. Culvenor & R. and Old Carey, it was sure to be a game that went (or perhaps a spray from the coach) Old Westbourne level playing field in this seasons finals as the Johnston that did the damage to the Jackers with down to the wire. With the promise of continuing ran onto the ground with a definite spring in their Melburnians completely belted Old Brighton by a their poise under pressure and spearing passes. For on towards finals glory, the game see sawed until step. Playing hard, dependable footy, Old solid 118 points in what was to be a very one sided Ajax D.Glass tried his very best booting 4 and giving half time, with both teams giving their all in a Westbourne had all the momentum in the final half, affair. his side the best chance of winning. display of dedicated hard football. After the keeping Ivanhoe to just a 1 point score in the last The forward fire power that the Burners had on oranges, Old Carey put the pedal to the metal and quarter. The late charge home was left all too late display in L. Bennett who kicked 6, A. Marangon Preview Preliminary Final: Ajax vs. Old went into the last with a 3 point advantage. Leaving though, with eventual winners Ivanhoe holding on by jagging 5 along with the silky delivery of P. Levy just Mentonians the punters with baited breath, both teams knuckled 15 points. proved to be a class above on the day as the Well Ajax have their backs to the wall this week after down and really gave it there all in the last stanza. Melburnians have sent a real message to any losing such a close hard contest at the weekend it’s With the momentum though, Old Carey dug deep 2nd Semi Final remaining challenges that they are the real deal in going to be hard seeing them stopping a rampaging and were able to fend off the valiant attempts by Old Geelong Blacks v Therry Penola September this season. Old Mentonians outfit that wiped Bentleigh off the Fitzroy to steal victory. Impressive performances The top of the tables clash between Therry Penola The Burners now have the week off as they have face of the earth. from Woofindin, Simpons and De Leijer for Old and Old Geelong had the makings of a great game. booked a spot in the big dance and now await there The fire power for the Mentonians in L. Hull & J. Carey, with Jumeau, Bisetto and Anderson playing With a spot in the Grand Final up for grabs, final challenger. Who Will It Be? Lumsden may prove to be the difference in the end well for the Roys. supporters were hoping for a close, down to the wire as I believe the Mentonians will advance to the big event. It was not to be. Although evenly matched in Preview Preliminary Final: dance after a comfortable 5 goals win. 2nd Semi Final the first quarter, Old Geelong appeared to be Old Brighton vs. De La Salle Old Camberwell v Old Essendon chomping at the bit, and put on quite a show in the This game will be a belta! De La in red hot form and The showdown between the ladder leaders Old second term, to break away from Therry. From there the Brighton lads will be out seeking some U19 PTREOMDIERAY’S U19 MATCHES Camberwell and Old Essendon was on paper pitted it was onward and upwards, as Kent, Wood and redemption this week. It sounds cliché but both Preliminary Final as a cracker of a game. It was apparent early on Skelton kicked bags for Old Geelong, to set up the teams want the same outcome therefore it really will De La Salle (Blues) v Uni Blues however, that a blow out was on the cards, with the victory and the Grand Final appearance. Old Geelong come down to who wants it more and at this point in Saturday at 2.00pm Central Reserve ladder leaders keen to exert their dominance on the 58 point winners. Best for Therry Penola were Ryan, time i believe the De La Salle lads really want a crack competition. Smashing on an impressive 6 goal Milanovic, Walshe and Dimaio. at the cup just a tad more then the boys from Old U19 SOUTH 1 first quarter, Old Camberwell made it clear that they Brighton. De La Salle by 4 goals. Preliminary Final meant business, and kept Old Essendon to just 4 Preliminary Final Preview Old Brighton v De La Salle (Golds) Sunday at 2.15pm at Trevor Barker Oval goals at half time. Never really getting into the Therry Penola v Ivanhoe @ Alac Gillon Oval South 2 game, Old Essendon went down by 61 points at the Tip: Ohhhh!! What a game this is shaping up to be. First Semi Final: U19 NORTH 1 final siren. It was an absolute day out for S. Ivanhoe just hung on last week after a disappointing Holy Smokes!! I had a little gut feeling that the Preliminary Final Killworth and S. Bennett, who kicked 9 between second half against Old Westbourne, while Therry Mentonians had a few tricks up their sleeves but Old Essendon v Old Carey them for the victors, steering their team to the were brought back down to earth after a whooping didn't expect the belting that they handed the Sunday at 2.15pm at Alec Gillon Oval Grand Final and the handy week off. from Old Geelong. A real close one here folks. Get disappointed Bentleigh lads over the weekend as the ready for the fireworks, its all on the line now! Therry Mentonians ran out victors by 13 goals. This ended U19 NORTH 2 Preliminary Final Preview to prevail in the closest of close ones. a Bentleigh season in which they had some very high Preliminary Final Old Essendon v Old Carey @ Alec Gillon Oval hopes of pushing deep in to September but just Therry Penola v Ivanhoe Tip: Old Essendon to leap out of the gate early to U19 SOUTH 1 AND 2 wasn't meant to be. Sunday at 11.30am at Alec Gillon Oval redeem their big loss from last week. Old Carey will South 1 For the Old Mentonians it was L. Hull booting 9 of the be feeling good after running their last game down First Semi Final: best & J. Lumsden who jagged 5 that proved to be U19 SOUTH 2 to the wire, and delivering a hard fought victory. Woweee!!! What a start we have to this year’s finals the real x factor on the day along with the well Preliminary Final Confidence is key. Momentum crucial. A close one series as the underrated De La Salle Gold’s defeated groomed skills of S. O''Halloran who had the pill on AJAX v Old Mentonians here. Old Carey by less then 10 points. St Kevins to the tune of 48 points. The De La Salle a string. Sunday at 11.30am at Trevor Barker Oval

V V 50 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 51 LAST ROUND’S RESULTS – UNDER 19 U19 PREMIER U19 PREMIER U19 NORTH 1 PRELIMINARY FINAL OLD SCOTCH 1.1 3.4 5.10 7.12 (54) FITZROY 2.4 2.6 4.9 6.14 (50) UNI BLUES 3.4 5.10 6.14 8.16 (64) OLD CAREY 1.0 2.5 5.6 10.7 (67) OLD SCOTCH: Goals: N. Cox 4, F. Macfarlane, T. Mursell, R. FITZROY: Goals: W. Gairns 2, W. Johnson, W. Pickering, M. Gates. Best: J. Sofo, A. Lim, N. Cox, K. McKenzie, T. Mursell, O. Beacham, D. Bisetto. Best: N. Jumeau, D. Bisetto, I. Anderson, T. DE LA SALLE (BLUES) Nickson Cheshire, J. Turner, G. McCarthy UNI BLUES: Goals: A. Weddell 2, W. Hartnell, J. Townley, F. OLD CAREY: Goals: C. Jones 3, M. Parker 2, M. Woofindin 2, T. V Bradley, L. Butler, J. Woolley, T. Day. Best: H. Vickers Willis, A. Chiuchiarelli, A. Fazio, M. Dawson. Best: M. Woofindin, B. Simpson, UNI BLUES Nice, B. McClure, T. Fairbairn, L. Butler, S. Sealey B. De Leijer, M. Dawson, M. Parker, B. Elzarka

DE LA SALLE 1.2 3.2 7.6 9.11 (65) U19 NORTH 2 Coach: John Edgar Coach: Matt Embling OLD XAVERIANS 6.2 8.5 9.6 10.10 (70) OLD WESTBOURNE 1.1 5.6 7.9 11.12 (78) Assts: Sam Magree, Jack Morwood DE LA SALLE: Goals: L. O'Connell 3, J. Harris 2, A. Kneebone 2, IVANHOE 9.3 12.3 14.8 14.9 (93) J. Pollard 2. Best: E. Clinch, A. Bonaddio, J. Harris, M. Collins, J. OLD WESTBOURNE: Goals: D. O'Brien 2, M. Riches 2, B. Turner 2, A. G B G B Pollard, L. O'Connell Lee, M. Dorricott, D. Riosa, A. Pears, A. Rompel. Best: N. Montague, 1. E. Espinosa 1 D Gumley OLD XAVERIANS: Goals: D. Noonan 3, J. Stean 2, T. Parker 2, R. A. Pears, B. Turner, A. Rompel, M. Riches, B. Campbell Johnson, S. Lees, L. Bisset. Best: T. Rowse, J. Moylan, S. Lees, IVANHOE: Goals: C. Petricevich 5, A. Close 3, B. Plowman 2, B. 2. J. Harris 3 T Fairbairn (C) J. Ulbrick, J. Woods, E. Lachal Jackson, P. Carydis, C. Kingsford, L. Pilla. Best: B. Plowman, A. 3. C. Emmins 4 S Herben Close, G. Lindquist, R. Cotter, J. Garth, J. Chazan 4. R. Harris 5 J Edwards U19 SOUTH 1 5. K. Grant 6 A Selleck DE LA SALLE 2.2 2.5 7.7 11.12 (78) OLD GEELONG BLACKS 4.2 12.5 14.7 18.15 (123) 6. S. Griffin 7 W Hartnell ST KEVINS 1.2 2.4 2.7 3.12 (30) THERRY PENOLA 3.4 3.6 6.10 9.11 (65) 7. B. Close 9 J Townley DE LA SALLE: Goals: B. Nethersole 2, N. Fyfield 2, A. OGS/BLACKS: Goals: S. Kent 4, C. Wood 4, B. Skelton 3, S. Nieward 8. E. Clinch 12 N Clay Kamellopoulos 2, T. East 2, T. Naughtin, L. Williams, A. 2, A. Price 2, A. Macdonald, R. Officer, S. Studd. Best: C. Wood, P. Papamiltiades. Best: S. Lowe, D. Hutchinson, T. Naughtin, D. St. John, J. Forbes, J. Foster, J. Forster, N. O'Hare 9. P. Carroll 14 O Robertson East, T. East, A. Papamiltiades THERRY PENOLA: Goals: G. Lynn 3, A. Dimaio 2, D. Ractliffe, W. 10. S. Muller 18 C Gatto ST KEVINS: Goals: J. Kennedy 2, A. Balestra. Best: K. Brick, T. Dean, J. McMahon, L. McNamara. Best: L. Ryan, L. Milanovic, D. 11. M. DeLuca 19 J Maxwell McPherson, T. Hickey, P. McCarthey, C. Ring, B. Sullivan Walshe, A. Dimaio, G. Lynn, D. Leroy 12. J. Pollard 20 J Woolley 13. M. Fort-Willaims 21 L Butler OLD MELBURNIANS 7.2 11.6 17.7 22.15 (147) U19 SOUTH 2 14. A. Kneebone 23 T Day OLD BRIGHTON 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.5 (29) HAMPTON ROVERS 7.6 8.10 11.15 15.20 (110) 15. Z. Dickinson 25 H Warren OLD MELB: Goals: L. Bennett 6, A. Marangon 5, A. Armstrong 3, AJAX 6.5 8.9 12.10 14.11 (95) T. Healey 3, J. Slade 2, S. Dunell, H. Webb, B. Hayes. Best: P. HAMPTON ROVERS: Goals: J. Baxter 2, J. Lovig 2, J. Goss 2, B. 16. T. Parker 28 K Allison Levy, A. Steel, A. Marangon, W. Hatfield, T. Healey, L. Bennett Stevens 2, T. Youl 2, N. Fallon 2, M. Innes, E. Turner, J. Sperring. Best: 17. K. Ellis 29 A Weddell OLD BRIGHTON: Goals: C. Kennett 2, J. Pickering, E. Yeatman. E. Turner, B. Culvenor, R. Johnston, C. Britton, R. Atkins, J. Massie 18. E. Murphy( Capt ) 33 S Sealey Best: S. Roney, C. Reilly, J. Pickering, T. Mariani, E. Yeatman, L. AJAX: Goals: D. Glass 4, J. Mendies 3, D. Selzer 2, N. Rischin 2, A. 19. B. Nethersole 40 A Nice Nicholls KALB, J. Ludski, J. Lew. Best: D. Glass, D. Selzer, J. Gocs, J. Lew, J. 20. R. Figgis 44 C Tawk Strauch, A. Kalb 21. T. Cleary 47 B McClure U19 NORTH 1 22. L. Williams 50 T Foott OLD CAMBERWELL 6.0 8.2 12.4 17.8 (110) BENTLEIGH 1.1 3.1 4.5 8.8 (56) OLD ESSENDON 3.3 4.4 6.5 7.7 (49) OLD MENTONIANS 4.5 7.8 15.11 20.15 (135) 24. A. Orr-Farrell 67 T Maddocks OLD CAMBERWELL: Goals: S. Killworth 5, S. Bennett 4, T. BENTLEIGH: Goals: B. Morrison 3, A. Hendry, B. Flanders, R. Oliver, 25. A. Bonaddio 73 F Bradley Miriklis, S. Romanin, P. Bennett, R. Deev, C. Bell, J. Robinson, S. A. Gawn, J. Morrison. Best: N. Porebski, T. Bullock, B. Morrison, A. 30. B. Humphrey (VC) 77 P Nichol Riley, H. Brown. Best: S. Sharp, J. Sharp, S. Bennett, S. Killworth, Fazliu, J. Hind, J. Morrison 38. L. OʼConnell 83 H Vickers-Willis A. Tsindos, B. Hart OLD MENT: Goals: L. Hull 9, J. Lumsden 5, G. Rowlands 2, M. 40. M. Collins OLD ESSENDON: Not provided Campbell, S. O'Halloran, S. Ferguson, E. Macquire. Best: S. 46. T. Hunt O'Halloran, W. Stone, L. Hull, B. Johnson, J. Cafarella, J. Lumsden

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ON MATCHDAYS Black Rock Football Club is seeking interested parties to start a colts (U/18) team in the Southern All Senior Home Clubs Football League in season 2010. With new MARCELLIN OLD COLLEGIANS To enter the full match information (i.e. quarter by quarter and full time scores, best players and clubrooms and a strong committee the club is FOOTBALL CLUB looking to build on proud history of over 100 years, goal-kickers) onto the results page of the VAFA website by 5.30pm. VAFA ‘A’ Section 2010 with an eye on the future. We require a coach, team manager & support staff Under-19 and Under-18 Home Clubs Invite applications for the following to assist with the running of the side. Itʼs a great positions: To enter the final match score, including quarter by quarter scores, into the VAFA results webpage opportunity for any local junior coaches wanting to by 5.30pm. Each club must enter their own full results including best players and goal-kickers into SENIOR COACH make the transition into a more senior role. The (Senior Assistant Coach) the VAFA results webpage by 10am Monday after the match. appointed person will also have strong ties with the RESERVES COACH senior coaching group. U19 COACH Club XVIII and Reserve Home Clubs Remuneration to be discussed on application. Club18 COACH To enter the final match score, including quarter by quarter scores, into the VAFA results webpage For any further queries please contact by 4pm on match-day. Short scores can be phoned in by 2.30pm on 9537 6777. President Nick Macmillan on 0408 369 803 or Applications should be emailed to Each club must enter their own full results including best players and goal-kickers into the VAFA forward your coaching resume to The Secretary, MOCFC on: results webpage by 10am Monday after the match. [email protected] [email protected] Ph: 0402 474 748 If clubs experience any difficulties with logging onto the results page Application close Sept 19th 2009. Applications close on Tuesday 22 (i.e. internet connection problems) results can be phoned in on 9537 6777. www.blackrockfc.com September 2009

V V 60 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 61 VAFA LADDERS 2009 D4 SECTION PWLDFor Agst Pts PC U19 SOUTH 2 PWLDFor Agst Pts PC ALBERT PARK 18 17 102388 1069 68 223.39 HAMPTON ROVERS 18 16 201818 1020 64 178.24 LA TROBE UNI 18 16 202197 929 64 236.49 AJAX 18 15 301827 1001 60 182.52 KEW 18 13 501956 1324 52 147.73 BENTLEIGH 18 14 401917 1061 56 180.68 RICHMOND 18 13 501682 1258 52 133.7 OLD MENTONIANS 18 11 701569 1243 44 126.23 STH MORNINGTON 18 11 701969 1852 44 106.32 MONASH BLUES 18 9901433 1231 36 116.41 MT LILYDALE 18 10 801901 1373 40 138.46 PARKDALE 18 8 10 0 1518 1335 32 113.71 SWINBURNE UNI 18 8 10 0 1784 1678 32 106.32 PENINSULA 18 7 11 0 1293 1530 28 84.51 ELEY PARK 18 8 10 0 1581 1813 32 87.2 PRAHRAN 18 5 13 0 1293 1755 20 73.68 NTH BRUNSWICK 18 6 12 0 1395 1819 24 76.69 BEAUMARIS 18 4 14 0 1127 1799 16 62.65 MANNINGHAM 18 3 15 0 1324 2073 12 63.87 MHSOB 18 1 17 0 718 2538 4 28.29 BOX HILL NTH 18 3 15 0 1375 2339 12 58.79 CHADSTONE 18 0 18 0 687 2712 0 25.33 UNDER 18 PWLDFor Agst Pts PC OAKLEIGH 18 17 101706 790 68 215.95 D4 RESERVE P WLDFor Agst Pts PC NORTHERN BULLANTS 18 15 301723 701 60 245.79 LA TROBE UNI 18 16 202403 632 64 380.22 UHS-VU/FLEMINGTON 18 10 80960 1255 40 76.49 NTH BRUNSWICK 18 14 401776 782 56 227.11 ST BERNARDS 18 10 80835 1116 40 74.82 KEW 18 14 402002 908 56 220.48 St B/M TIGERS 18 9901036 978 36 105.93 ALBERT PARK 18 12 601608 989 48 162.59 OLD CAMBERWELL 18 4 14 0 1014 1128 16 89.89 MT LILYDALE 18 12 601565 988 48 158.4 ST MARY'S SALESIAN 18 4 14 0 792 1539 16 51.46 STH MORNINGTON 18 11 701349 1331 44 101.35 THERRY PENOLA 18 3 15 0 822 1416 12 58.05 RICHMOND 18 10 801379 1322 40 104.31

ELEY PARK 18 7 11 0 1193 1509 28 79.06 R CLUB XVIII (1) PWLDFor Agst Pts PC SWINBURNE UNI 18 4 14 0 779 1745 16 44.64 O

MANNINGHAM 18 3 15 0 788 1818 12 43.34 OLD XAVS (2) 15 13 201194 752 52 158.78 U CHADSTONE 18 3 15 0 873 2279 12 38.31 COLLEGIANS 15 12 301504 706 48 213.03 N BOX HILL NTH 18 2 16 0 799 2230 8 35.83 OLD XAVS (1) 15 12 301387 765 48 181.31 D

UNI BLUES 15 10 501134 800 40 141.75 1 DE LA SALLE 15 8611183 964 34 122.72 5

U19 PREMIER PWLDFor Agst Pts PC OLD MELBURNIANS 15 8701132 1180 32 95.93 L DE LA SALLE (BLUES) 18 17 102140 883 68 242.36 PRAHRAN 15 5 10 0 1077 1254 20 85.89 A OLD XAVERIANS 18 16 201459 941 64 155.05 D ST BERNARDS 15 4 11 0 826 1438 16 57.44 OLD SCOTCH 18 12 601728 1359 48 127.15 D

OLD SCOTCH 15 2 12 1 790 1421 10 55.59 E UNI BLUES 18 10 801479 1276 40 115.91 ST KEVINS 15 0 15 0 601 1629 0 36.89 R BEAUMARIS 18 9901230 1181 36 104.15 S St B/M TIGERS 18 8 10 0 1201 1475 32 81.42 UNI BLACKS 18 6 12 0 1195 1431 24 83.51 CLUB XVIII (2) PWLDFor Agst Pts PC R O

RUPERTSWOOD 18 5 13 0 1326 1743 20 76.08 UNIVERSITY BLACKS 15 12 301355 726 48 186.64 U

MARCELLIN 18 5 13 0 1092 1840 20 59.35 MARCELLIN OC 15 12 301511 909 48 166.23 N OLD TRINITY 18 2 16 0 1088 1809 8 60.14 MONASH BLUES 15 11 401180 943 44 125.13 D

OLD BRIGHTON 15 10 501295 829 40 156.21 1 U19 NORTH 1 PWLDFor Agst Pts PC OLD CAMBERWELL 15 7801071 1167 28 91.77 5

OLD CAMBERWELL 18 16 102331 837 68 278.49 MAZENOD OC 15 780941 1303 28 72.22 L WHITEFRIARS OC 15 4 11 0 986 1230 16 80.16 A

OLD ESSENDON 18 13 401729 1005 56 172.04 D OLD TRINITY 15 4 11 0 868 1308 16 66.36

FITZROY 18 11 602278 1043 48 218.41 D FITZROY 15 4 11 0 823 1317 16 62.49 OLD CAREY 18 11 601464 1246 48 117.5 E ST BERNARDS 18 10 701512 1277 44 118.4 NOBS/ST PATS 15 4 11 0 673 1190 16 56.55 R MANNINGHAM SHARKS 18 5 12 0 1146 1691 24 67.77 S

BULLEEN TEMP 18 5 12 0 1036 1788 24 57.94 CLUB XVIII (NORTH) PWLDFor Agst Pts PC R BANYULE/VIEWBANK 18 1 16 0 868 2383 8 36.42 O

OLD IVANHOE 15 13 201476 633 52 233.18 U

OLD ESSENDON 15 13 201340 584 52 229.45 N

U19 SOUTH 1 PWLDFor Agst Pts PC BANYULE AFC 15 11 401365 829 44 164.66 D

OLD MELBURNIANS 18 14 301851 768 60 241.02 OLD CAREY 15 11 401340 966 44 138.72 1 OLD BRIGHTON 18 12 501676 965 52 173.68 WILLIAMSTOWN CYMS 15 10 501305 1013 40 128.83 5

DE LA SALLE (GOLDS) 18 12 501520 1047 52 145.18 BULLEEN TEMP AFC 15 9601021 981 36 104.08 L ST KEVINS 18 11 601602 820 48 195.37 WHITEFRIARS 15 690907 1152 24 78.73 A ORMOND 18 11 601805 1071 48 168.53 THERRY PENOLA 15 5 10 0 891 1127 20 79.06 D CAULFIELD 18 9801453 1235 40 117.65 KEW 15 5 10 0 808 1144 20 70.63 D E

COLLEGIANS 18 8901261 1185 36 106.41 OLD WESTBOURNE 15 3 12 0 579 1372 12 42.2 R

OLD HAILEYBURY 18 3 14 0 912 1896 16 48.1 NOBS/ST PATS 15 2 13 0 838 1299 8 64.51 S

MAZENOD 18 1 16 0 557 2872 8 19.39 WERRIBEE 15 2 13 0 648 1418 8 45.7 R O

U19 NORTH 2 PWLDFor Agst Pts PC CLUB XVIII (SOUTH) PWLDFor Agst Pts PC U N

OLD GEELONG BLACKS 18 15 202044 671 64 304.62 OLD MELBURNIANS 15 14 101747 461 56 378.96 D

THERRY PENOLA 18 13 401780 1010 56 176.24 ORMOND 15 11 401282 758 44 169.13 1

OLD WESTBOURNE 18 12 501575 1009 52 156.1 CAULFIELD GRAM 15 10 501439 950 40 151.47 5

OLD SCOTCH 15 10 501156 938 40 123.24 IVANHOE 18 12 501451 1270 52 114.25 L

EMMAUS ST LEOS 18 11 601493 1122 48 133.07 ST BEDES/MT 15 870930 1052 32 88.4 A

OLD XAVS 18 8901270 1219 36 104.18 ST MARY'S SALESIAN 15 780922 1339 28 68.86 D LA TROBE UNI 18 4 13 0 1203 1782 20 67.51 OLD GEELONG 15 6901140 1056 24 107.95 D FITZROY 18 4 13 0 1024 1558 20 65.73 OAKLEIGH 15 690998 1120 24 89.11 E AQUINAS 18 2 15 0 647 2243 12 28.85 HAMPTON ROVERS 15 3 12 0 616 1614 12 38.17 R S RUPERTSWOOD 18 0 17 0 551 2248 4 24.51 STH MELBOURNE DIST 15 0 15 0 610 1618 0 37.7

V THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009 63 VAFA LADDERS 2009 A SECTION PWLDFor Agst Pts PC D1 SECTION PWLDFor Agst Pts PC OLD XAVERIANS 18 15 302037 1173 60 173.66 RUPERTSWOOD 18 17 102121 1257 68 168.74 DE LA SALLE 18 15 301991 1257 60 158.39 WERRIBEE 18 14 402039 1339 56 152.28 SBM TIGERS 18 14 401939 1337 56 145.03 WHITEFRIARS 18 12 601715 1374 48 124.82 UNI BLUES 18 11 701648 1397 44 117.97 FITZROY 18 11 701641 1305 44 125.75 COLLEGIANS 18 11 701643 1470 44 111.77 NOBSP 18 9901865 1802 36 103.5 OLD SCOTCH 18 7 11 0 1610 1702 28 94.59 OLD MENTONIANS 18 9901601 1647 36 97.21 OLD BRIGHTON 18 6 12 0 1399 1731 24 80.82 STH MELB DIST 18 5 13 0 1419 1844 20 76.95 MARCELLIN 18 5 13 0 1294 1947 20 66.46 AQUINAS 18 5 13 0 1383 1839 20 75.2 OLD IVANHOE 18 3 15 0 1393 1827 12 76.25 PRAHRAN 18 5 13 0 1274 1759 20 72.43 OLD ESSENDON 18 3 15 0 1109 2222 12 49.91 EMMAUS ST LEOS 18 3 15 0 1240 2132 12 58.16

A RESERVE PWLDFor Agst Pts PC D1 RESERVE PWLDFor Agst Pts PC UNI BLUES 18 15 301884 875 60 215.31 WHITEFRIARS 18 15 301866 757 60 246.5 OLD XAVERIANS 18 15 301847 898 60 205.68 NOBSP 18 15 301691 840 60 201.31 OLD BRIGHTON 18 13 501545 964 52 160.27 RUPERTSWOOD 18 15 301864 979 60 190.4 OLD SCOTCH 18 10 801414 1331 40 106.24 OLD MENTONIANS 18 11 701561 1333 44 117.1 ST BEDES/MT 18 10 801268 1240 40 102.26 WERRIBEE 18 10 801779 1241 40 143.35 DE LA SALLE 18 8 10 0 1292 1196 32 108.03 FITZROY 18 10 801457 1124 40 129.63 COLLEGIANS 18 7 11 0 1072 1202 28 89.18 EMMAUS ST LEOS 18 6 12 0 884 1675 24 52.78 OLD IVANHOE 18 7 11 0 1127 1425 28 79.09 STH MELB DIST 18 5 13 0 1053 1646 20 63.97 MARCELLIN 18 3 15 0 737 1863 12 39.56 AQUINAS 18 2 16 0 750 1749 8 42.88 OLD ESSENDON 18 2 16 0 798 1990 8 40.1 PRAHRAN 18 1 17 0 667 2228 4 29.94

B SECTION PWLDFor Agst Pts PC D2 SECTION PWLDFor Agst Pts PC OLD MELBURNIANS 18 13 501978 1541 52 128.36 PENINSULA 18 16 202300 1132 64 203.18 ST KEVINS 18 13 501713 1489 52 115.04 WILLIAMSTOWN 18 13 412175 1342 54 162.07 ST BERNARDS 18 11 611848 1542 46 119.84 THERRY PENOLA 18 12 601715 1377 48 124.55 OLD TRINITY 18 10 801792 1601 40 111.93 BANYULE 18 12 601478 1487 48 99.39 UNI BLACKS 18 10 801732 1590 40 108.93 OLD WESTBOURNE 18 10 801518 1521 40 99.8 OLD HAILEYBURY 18 10 801762 1633 40 107.9 OLD PARADIANS 18 9811743 1492 38 116.82 OLD CAREY 18 6 11 1 1448 1612 26 89.83 GLEN EIRA 18 6 12 0 1541 1908 24 80.77 HAMPTON ROVERS 18 6 12 0 1498 1749 24 85.65 ELTHAM 18 6 12 0 1401 1897 24 73.85 ORMOND 18 5 13 0 1449 1820 20 79.62 IVANHOE 18 3 15 0 1310 2114 12 61.97 OLD CAMBERWELL 18 5 13 0 1365 2008 20 67.98 YARRA VALLEY 18 2 16 0 1181 2092 8 56.45

B RESERVE PWLDFor Agst Pts PC D2 RESERVE PWLDFor Agst Pts PC OLD MELBURNIANS 18 18 002024 704 72 287.5 WILLIAMSTOWN 18 15 301993 892 60 223.43 ST KEVINS 18 15 301757 922 60 190.56 THERRY PENOLA 18 14 401787 870 56 205.4 UNI BLACKS 18 12 601624 939 48 172.95 PENINSULA 18 13 501639 1070 52 153.18 ST BERNARDS 18 12 601408 1200 48 117.33 BANYULE 18 13 501553 1206 52 128.77 OLD TRINITY 18 11 701478 976 44 151.43 OLD WESTBOURNE 18 12 601564 922 48 169.63 ORMOND 18 8911289 1311 34 98.32 OLD PARADIANS 18 10 801458 1100 40 132.55 OLD CAREY 18 4 14 0 874 1968 16 44.41 YARRA VALLEY 18 7 11 0 1311 1276 28 102.74 HAMPTON ROVERS 18 3 14 1 812 1871 14 43.4 ELTHAM 18 4 14 0 992 1660 16 59.76 OLD CAMBERWELL 18 3 15 0 1077 1696 12 63.5 IVANHOE 18 2 16 0 863 2055 8 42 OLD HAILEYBURY 18 3 15 0 898 1654 12 54.29 GLEN EIRA 18 0 18 0 497 2606 0 19.07

C SECTION PWLDFor Agst Pts PC D3 SECTION PWLDFor Agst Pts PC CAULFIELD GRAM 18 16 112289 1341 66 170.69 BENTLEIGH 18 16 202195 1391 64 157.8 MHSOB 18 13 502005 1432 52 140.01 ST FRANCIS XAVIER 18 13 501957 1518 52 128.92 OAKLEIGH 18 12 601933 1412 48 136.9 ST MARY'S SAL 18 12 601867 1404 48 132.98 BEAUMARIS 18 12 601662 1390 48 119.57 ELSTERNWICK 18 8 10 0 1710 1761 32 97.1 MAZENOD 18 10 801694 1466 40 115.55 ST JOHNS 18 8 10 0 1547 1663 32 93.02 AJAX 18 9901534 1635 36 93.82 WEST BRUNSWICK 18 8 10 0 1549 1742 32 88.92 PARKDALE 18 6 12 0 1610 1867 24 86.23 UHS-VU 18 7 11 0 1302 1512 28 86.11 OLD GEELONG 18 5 13 0 1501 2088 20 71.89 HAWTHORN 18 6 12 0 1566 1868 24 83.83 BULLEEN TEMP 18 3 14 1 1213 2068 14 58.66 POWER HOUSE 18 6 12 0 1385 1738 24 79.69 MONASH BLUES 18 3 15 0 1259 2001 12 62.92 MONASH GRYPH 18 6 12 0 1393 1874 24 74.33

C RESERVE PWLDFor Agst Pts PC D3 RESERVE PWLDFor Agst Pts PC OAKLEIGH 18 16 111681 974 66 172.59 BENTLEIGH 18 16 201953 900 64 217 MAZENOD 18 16 201994 738 64 270.19 ST MARY'S SAL 18 15 301667 1021 60 163.27 BEAUMARIS 18 12 511423 1085 50 131.15 POWER HOUSE 18 14 401377 975 56 141.23 CAULFIELD GRAM 18 12 601682 889 48 189.2 WEST BRUNSWICK 18 10 801405 1116 40 125.9 OLD GEELONG 18 8 10 0 1314 1474 32 89.15 UHS-VU 18 9811415 1145 38 123.58 MHSOB 18 6 12 0 1039 1350 24 76.96 HAWTHORN 18 8911278 1626 34 78.6 AJAX 18 6 12 0 941 1420 24 66.27 ST FRANCIS XAVIER 18 6 12 0 1286 1572 24 81.81 PARKDALE 18 5 13 0 1126 1664 20 67.67 MONASH GRYPH 18 5 12 1 1113 1739 22 64 BULLEEN TEMP 18 4 14 0 933 1677 16 55.64 ST JOHNS 18 3 15 0 1067 1780 12 59.94 MONASH BLUES 18 4 14 0 777 1639 16 47.41 ELSTERNWICK 18 2 15 1 1032 1719 10 60.03

V 64 THE AMATEUR FOOTBALLER 2009